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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.41, 6,802.61 and 2,691.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.41, 6,802.61 and 2,691.34 is: 3,714.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.41 : 6,802.61 = 2,691.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.41/6,802.61 = 2,691.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.41x = 6,802.61 × 2,691.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.41x = 18,308,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,308,136.40/4,929.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.06

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