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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,919.31, 6,788.61 and 2,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,919.31, 6,788.61 and 2,681.24 is: 3,700.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,919.31 : 6,788.61 = 2,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,919.31/6,788.61 = 2,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,919.31x = 6,788.61 × 2,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,919.31x = 18,201,858.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,201,858.73/4,919.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.08

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