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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,911.97, 6,778.49 and 2,673.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,911.97, 6,778.49 and 2,673.84 is: 3,689.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,911.97 : 6,778.49 = 2,673.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,911.97/6,778.49 = 2,673.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,911.97x = 6,778.49 × 2,673.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,911.97x = 18,124,597.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,124,597.70/4,911.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.88

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