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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,931.31, 6,804.95 and 2,693.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,931.31, 6,804.95 and 2,693.17 is: 3,716.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,931.31 : 6,804.95 = 2,693.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,931.31/6,804.95 = 2,693.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,931.31x = 6,804.95 × 2,693.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,931.31x = 18,326,887.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,326,887.19/4,931.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.43

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