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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.33, 6,796.88 and 2,687.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.33, 6,796.88 and 2,687.15 is: 3,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.33 : 6,796.88 = 2,687.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.33/6,796.88 = 2,687.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.33x = 6,796.88 × 2,687.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.33x = 18,264,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,264,239.65/4,925.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.22

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