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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.98, 6,790.96 and 2,682.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.98, 6,790.96 and 2,682.81 is: 3,702.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.98 : 6,790.96 = 2,682.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.98/6,790.96 = 2,682.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.98x = 6,790.96 × 2,682.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.98x = 18,218,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218,843.66/4,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.28

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