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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,964.94, 6,851.59 and 2,696.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,964.94, 6,851.59 and 2,696.26 is: 3,720.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,964.94 : 6,851.59 = 2,696.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,964.94/6,851.59 = 2,696.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,964.94x = 6,851.59 × 2,696.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,964.94x = 18,473,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,473,668.05/4,964.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.83

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