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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,931.42, 6,805.40 and 2,693.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,931.42, 6,805.40 and 2,693.26 is: 3,716.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,931.42 : 6,805.40 = 2,693.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,931.42/6,805.40 = 2,693.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,931.42x = 6,805.40 × 2,693.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,931.42x = 18,328,716.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,328,716.61/4,931.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.72

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