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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.74, 6,804.37 and 2,692.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.74, 6,804.37 and 2,692.71 is: 3,715.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.74 : 6,804.37 = 2,692.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.74/6,804.37 = 2,692.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.74x = 6,804.37 × 2,692.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.74x = 18,322,224.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,322,224.02/4,930.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.91

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