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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.68, 6,802.97 and 2,691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.68, 6,802.97 and 2,691.60 is: 3,714.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.68 : 6,802.97 = 2,691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.68/6,802.97 = 2,691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.68x = 6,802.97 × 2,691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.68x = 18,310,860.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,310,860.59/4,929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.42

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