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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.59, 6,795.85 and 2,686.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.59, 6,795.85 and 2,686.47 is: 3,707.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.59 : 6,795.85 = 2,686.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.59/6,795.85 = 2,686.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.59x = 6,795.85 × 2,686.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.59x = 18,256,847.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,256,847.15/4,924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.28

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