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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.98, 6,799.01 and 2,688.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.98, 6,799.01 and 2,688.76 is: 3,710.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.98 : 6,799.01 = 2,688.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.98/6,799.01 = 2,688.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.98x = 6,799.01 × 2,688.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.98x = 18,280,906.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280,906.13/4,926.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.37

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