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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.48, 6,795.56 and 2,686.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.48, 6,795.56 and 2,686.25 is: 3,706.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.48 : 6,795.56 = 2,686.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.48/6,795.56 = 2,686.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.48x = 6,795.56 × 2,686.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.48x = 18,254,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254,573.05/4,924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.90

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