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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.99, 6,826.82 and 2,708.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.99, 6,826.82 and 2,708.91 is: 3,738.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.99 : 6,826.82 = 2,708.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.99/6,826.82 = 2,708.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.99x = 6,826.82 × 2,708.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.99x = 18,493,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,493,227.42/4,946.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.28

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