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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.42, 6,795.38 and 2,799.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.42, 6,795.38 and 2,799.70 is: 3,863.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.42 : 6,795.38 = 2,799.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.42/6,795.38 = 2,799.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.42x = 6,795.38 × 2,799.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.42x = 19,025,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,025,025.39/4,924.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.40

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