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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.21, 6,802.27 and 2,691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.21, 6,802.27 and 2,691.08 is: 3,713.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.21 : 6,802.27 = 2,691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.21/6,802.27 = 2,691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.21x = 6,802.27 × 2,691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.21x = 18,305,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,305,473.12/4,929.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.67

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