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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.33, 6,802.38 and 2,691.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.33, 6,802.38 and 2,691.23 is: 3,713.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.33 : 6,802.38 = 2,691.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.33/6,802.38 = 2,691.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.33x = 6,802.38 × 2,691.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.33x = 18,306,735.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,306,735.12/4,929.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.84

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