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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.25, 6,795.48 and 2,686.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.25, 6,795.48 and 2,686.11 is: 3,706.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.25 : 6,795.48 = 2,686.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.25/6,795.48 = 2,686.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.25x = 6,795.48 × 2,686.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.25x = 18,253,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,253,406.78/4,924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.84

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