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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.38, 6,795.38 and 2,799.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.38, 6,795.38 and 2,799.62 is: 3,863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.38 : 6,795.38 = 2,799.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.38/6,795.38 = 2,799.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.38x = 6,795.38 × 2,799.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.38x = 19,024,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,024,433.78/4,924.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.32

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