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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,919.41, 6,788.59 and 2,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,919.41, 6,788.59 and 2,681.24 is: 3,700.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,919.41 : 6,788.59 = 2,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,919.41/6,788.59 = 2,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,919.41x = 6,788.59 × 2,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,919.41x = 18,201,839.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,201,839.05/4,919.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.00

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