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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.40, 6,795.83 and 2,686.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.40, 6,795.83 and 2,686.41 is: 3,707.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.40 : 6,795.83 = 2,686.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.40/6,795.83 = 2,686.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.40x = 6,795.83 × 2,686.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.40x = 18,256,385.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,256,385.67/4,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.33

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