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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.63, 6,806.84 and 2,694.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.63, 6,806.84 and 2,694.60 is: 3,718.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.63 : 6,806.84 = 2,694.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.63/6,806.84 = 2,694.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.63x = 6,806.84 × 2,694.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.63x = 18,341,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,341,697.59/4,932.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.44

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