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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.57, 6,802.80 and 2,691.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.57, 6,802.80 and 2,691.42 is: 3,714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.57 : 6,802.80 = 2,691.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.57/6,802.80 = 2,691.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.57x = 6,802.80 × 2,691.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.57x = 18,309,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,309,191.98/4,929.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.16

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