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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.77, 6,798.97 and 2,688.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.77, 6,798.97 and 2,688.65 is: 3,710.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.77 : 6,798.97 = 2,688.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.77/6,798.97 = 2,688.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.77x = 6,798.97 × 2,688.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.77x = 18,280,016.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280,016.70/4,926.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.35

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