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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,931.65, 6,805.58 and 2,693.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,931.65, 6,805.58 and 2,693.46 is: 3,716.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,931.65 : 6,805.58 = 2,693.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,931.65/6,805.58 = 2,693.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,931.65x = 6,805.58 × 2,693.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,931.65x = 18,330,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,330,557.51/4,931.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.92

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