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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,921.82, 6,791.97 and 2,683.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,921.82, 6,791.97 and 2,683.74 is: 3,703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,921.82 : 6,791.97 = 2,683.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,921.82/6,791.97 = 2,683.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,921.82x = 6,791.97 × 2,683.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,921.82x = 18,227,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,227,881.57/4,921.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.48

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