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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.58, 6,795.95 and 2,686.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.58, 6,795.95 and 2,686.46 is: 3,707.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.58 : 6,795.95 = 2,686.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.58/6,795.95 = 2,686.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.58x = 6,795.95 × 2,686.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.58x = 18,257,000.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,257,000.42/4,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.33

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