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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,834.99, 6,672.83 and 2,711.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,834.99, 6,672.83 and 2,711.09 is: 3,741.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,834.99 : 6,672.83 = 2,711.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,834.99/6,672.83 = 2,711.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,834.99x = 6,672.83 × 2,711.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,834.99x = 18,090,609.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,090,609.32/4,834.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.61

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