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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.29, 6,774.90 and 2,671.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.29, 6,774.90 and 2,671.18 is: 3,686.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.29 : 6,774.90 = 2,671.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.29/6,774.90 = 2,671.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.29x = 6,774.90 × 2,671.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.29x = 18,096,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,096,977.38/4,909.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.27

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