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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.31, 6,796.98 and 2,687.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.31, 6,796.98 and 2,687.16 is: 3,708.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.31 : 6,796.98 = 2,687.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.31/6,796.98 = 2,687.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.31x = 6,796.98 × 2,687.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.31x = 18,264,572.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,264,572.78/4,925.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.31

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