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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,911.99, 6,778.57 and 2,673.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,911.99, 6,778.57 and 2,673.90 is: 3,689.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,911.99 : 6,778.57 = 2,673.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,911.99/6,778.57 = 2,673.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,911.99x = 6,778.57 × 2,673.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,911.99x = 18,125,218.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,125,218.32/4,911.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.99

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