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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.23, 6,806.59 and 2,694.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.23, 6,806.59 and 2,694.08 is: 3,717.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.23 : 6,806.59 = 2,694.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.23/6,806.59 = 2,694.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.23x = 6,806.59 × 2,694.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.23x = 18,337,484.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,337,484.52/4,932.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.89

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