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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.71, 6,796.23 and 2,686.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.71, 6,796.23 and 2,686.62 is: 3,707.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.71 : 6,796.23 = 2,686.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.71/6,796.23 = 2,686.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.71x = 6,796.23 × 2,686.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.71x = 18,258,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,258,887.44/4,924.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.61

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