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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.46, 6,802.69 and 2,691.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.46, 6,802.69 and 2,691.38 is: 3,714.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.46 : 6,802.69 = 2,691.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.46/6,802.69 = 2,691.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.46x = 6,802.69 × 2,691.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.46x = 18,308,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,308,623.81/4,929.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.12

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