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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.94, 6,826.69 and 2,708.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.94, 6,826.69 and 2,708.71 is: 3,737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.94 : 6,826.69 = 2,708.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.94/6,826.69 = 2,708.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.94x = 6,826.69 × 2,708.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.94x = 18,491,535.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,491,535.39/4,946.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.97

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