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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.27, 6,854.84 and 2,698.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.27, 6,854.84 and 2,698.61 is: 3,724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.27 : 6,854.84 = 2,698.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.27/6,854.84 = 2,698.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.27x = 6,854.84 × 2,698.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.27x = 18,498,563.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,498,563.66/4,967.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.09

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