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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.33, 6,795.45 and 2,686.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.33, 6,795.45 and 2,686.21 is: 3,706.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.33 : 6,795.45 = 2,686.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.33/6,795.45 = 2,686.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.33x = 6,795.45 × 2,686.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.33x = 18,254,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254,005.74/4,924.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.90

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