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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.78, 6,797.55 and 2,687.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.78, 6,797.55 and 2,687.65 is: 3,708.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.78 : 6,797.55 = 2,687.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.78/6,797.55 = 2,687.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.78x = 6,797.55 × 2,687.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.78x = 18,269,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,269,435.26/4,925.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.94

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