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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.40, 6,803.91 and 2,692.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.40, 6,803.91 and 2,692.27 is: 3,715.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.40 : 6,803.91 = 2,692.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.40/6,803.91 = 2,692.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.40x = 6,803.91 × 2,692.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.40x = 18,317,962.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,317,962.78/4,930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.31

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