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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,921.68, 6,791.97 and 2,683.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,921.68, 6,791.97 and 2,683.56 is: 3,703.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,921.68 : 6,791.97 = 2,683.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,921.68/6,791.97 = 2,683.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,921.68x = 6,791.97 × 2,683.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,921.68x = 18,226,659.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,226,659.01/4,921.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.34

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