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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.78, 6,802.96 and 2,691.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.78, 6,802.96 and 2,691.69 is: 3,714.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.78 : 6,802.96 = 2,691.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.78/6,802.96 = 2,691.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.78x = 6,802.96 × 2,691.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.78x = 18,311,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,311,459.40/4,929.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.46

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