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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,921.71, 6,791.81 and 2,683.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,921.71, 6,791.81 and 2,683.63 is: 3,703.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,921.71 : 6,791.81 = 2,683.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,921.71/6,791.81 = 2,683.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,921.71x = 6,791.81 × 2,683.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,921.71x = 18,226,702.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,226,702.50/4,921.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.33

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