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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,921.29, 6,791.33 and 2,683.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,921.29, 6,791.33 and 2,683.13 is: 3,702.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,921.29 : 6,791.33 = 2,683.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,921.29/6,791.33 = 2,683.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,921.29x = 6,791.33 × 2,683.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,921.29x = 18,221,994.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,221,994.01/4,921.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.69

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