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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.49, 6,775.01 and 2,671.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.49, 6,775.01 and 2,671.41 is: 3,686.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.49 : 6,775.01 = 2,671.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.49/6,775.01 = 2,671.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.49x = 6,775.01 × 2,671.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.49x = 18,098,851.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,098,851.53/4,909.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.50

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