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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.37, 6,802.69 and 2,691.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.37, 6,802.69 and 2,691.41 is: 3,714.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.37 : 6,802.69 = 2,691.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.37/6,802.69 = 2,691.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.37x = 6,802.69 × 2,691.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.37x = 18,308,861.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,308,861.05/4,929.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.24

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