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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.68, 6,799.38 and 2,744.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.68, 6,799.38 and 2,744.07 is: 3,787.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.68 : 6,799.38 = 2,744.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.68/6,799.38 = 2,744.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.68x = 6,799.38 × 2,744.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.68x = 18,657,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,657,974.68/4,926.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.13

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