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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,922.68, 6,793.35 and 2,684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,922.68, 6,793.35 and 2,684.56 is: 3,704.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,922.68 : 6,793.35 = 2,684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,922.68/6,793.35 = 2,684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,922.68x = 6,793.35 × 2,684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,922.68x = 18,237,155.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,237,155.68/4,922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.72

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