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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.32, 6,795.57 and 2,686.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.32, 6,795.57 and 2,686.23 is: 3,707.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.32 : 6,795.57 = 2,686.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.32/6,795.57 = 2,686.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.32x = 6,795.57 × 2,686.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.32x = 18,254,464.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254,464.00/4,924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.00

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