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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,923.59, 6,794.47 and 2,685.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,923.59, 6,794.47 and 2,685.47 is: 3,705.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,923.59 : 6,794.47 = 2,685.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,923.59/6,794.47 = 2,685.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,923.59x = 6,794.47 × 2,685.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,923.59x = 18,246,345.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,246,345.35/4,923.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.90

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