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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.43, 6,798.61 and 2,688.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.43, 6,798.61 and 2,688.45 is: 3,710.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.43 : 6,798.61 = 2,688.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.43/6,798.61 = 2,688.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.43x = 6,798.61 × 2,688.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.43x = 18,277,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,277,708.51/4,926.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.14

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