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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.08, 6,797.71 and 2,801.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.08, 6,797.71 and 2,801.32 is: 3,865.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.08 : 6,797.71 = 2,801.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.08/6,797.71 = 2,801.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.08x = 6,797.71 × 2,801.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.08x = 19,042,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,042,526.99/4,926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.66

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