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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.64, 6,802.96 and 2,941.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.64, 6,802.96 and 2,941.34 is: 4,059.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.64 : 6,802.96 = 2,941.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.64/6,802.96 = 2,941.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.64x = 6,802.96 × 2,941.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.64x = 20,009,818.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,009,818.37/4,929.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.08

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