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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.84, 6,797.60 and 2,687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.84, 6,797.60 and 2,687.72 is: 3,709.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.84 : 6,797.60 = 2,687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.84/6,797.60 = 2,687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.84x = 6,797.60 × 2,687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.84x = 18,270,045.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,270,045.47/4,925.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.02

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