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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,911.84, 6,778.34 and 2,673.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,911.84, 6,778.34 and 2,673.71 is: 3,689.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,911.84 : 6,778.34 = 2,673.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,911.84/6,778.34 = 2,673.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,911.84x = 6,778.34 × 2,673.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,911.84x = 18,123,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,123,319.02/4,911.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.72

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