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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,841.98, 6,681.66 and 2,717.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,841.98, 6,681.66 and 2,717.31 is: 3,749.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,841.98 : 6,681.66 = 2,717.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,841.98/6,681.66 = 2,717.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,841.98x = 6,681.66 × 2,717.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,841.98x = 18,156,127.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,156,127.95/4,841.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.74

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