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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,923.77, 6,794.66 and 2,685.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,923.77, 6,794.66 and 2,685.69 is: 3,706.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,923.77 : 6,794.66 = 2,685.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,923.77/6,794.66 = 2,685.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,923.77x = 6,794.66 × 2,685.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,923.77x = 18,248,336.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,248,336.99/4,923.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.17

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