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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.53, 6,795.72 and 2,686.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.53, 6,795.72 and 2,686.41 is: 3,707.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.53 : 6,795.72 = 2,686.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.53/6,795.72 = 2,686.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.53x = 6,795.72 × 2,686.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.53x = 18,256,090.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,256,090.17/4,924.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.17

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