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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.79, 6,673.05 and 2,711.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.79, 6,673.05 and 2,711.16 is: 3,741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.79 : 6,673.05 = 2,711.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.79/6,673.05 = 2,711.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.79x = 6,673.05 × 2,711.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.79x = 18,091,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,091,706.24/4,835.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.21

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