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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.83, 6,798.94 and 2,688.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.83, 6,798.94 and 2,688.66 is: 3,710.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.83 : 6,798.94 = 2,688.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.83/6,798.94 = 2,688.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.83x = 6,798.94 × 2,688.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.83x = 18,280,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280,031.30/4,926.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.31

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