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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.53, 6,798.48 and 2,688.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.53, 6,798.48 and 2,688.41 is: 3,709.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.53 : 6,798.48 = 2,688.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.53/6,798.48 = 2,688.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.53x = 6,798.48 × 2,688.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.53x = 18,277,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,277,054.18/4,926.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.92

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