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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,918.81, 6,787.94 and 2,680.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,918.81, 6,787.94 and 2,680.71 is: 3,699.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,918.81 : 6,787.94 = 2,680.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,918.81/6,787.94 = 2,680.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,918.81x = 6,787.94 × 2,680.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,918.81x = 18,196,480.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,196,480.63/4,918.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.36

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