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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.41, 6,790.21 and 2,682.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.41, 6,790.21 and 2,682.34 is: 3,701.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.41 : 6,790.21 = 2,682.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.41/6,790.21 = 2,682.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.41x = 6,790.21 × 2,682.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.41x = 18,213,628.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,213,628.21/4,920.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.65

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