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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.95, 6,826.79 and 2,708.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.95, 6,826.79 and 2,708.97 is: 3,738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.95 : 6,826.79 = 2,708.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.95/6,826.79 = 2,708.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.95x = 6,826.79 × 2,708.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.95x = 18,493,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,493,535.17/4,946.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.37

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