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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.98, 6,796.56 and 2,686.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.98, 6,796.56 and 2,686.92 is: 3,708.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.98 : 6,796.56 = 2,686.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.98/6,796.56 = 2,686.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.98x = 6,796.56 × 2,686.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.98x = 18,261,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,261,813.00/4,924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.00

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