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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.37, 6,826.11 and 2,708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.37, 6,826.11 and 2,708.24 is: 3,737.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.37 : 6,826.11 = 2,708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.37/6,826.11 = 2,708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.37x = 6,826.11 × 2,708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.37x = 18,486,696.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,486,696.47/4,946.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.43

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