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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,931.74, 6,805.95 and 2,693.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,931.74, 6,805.95 and 2,693.73 is: 3,717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,931.74 : 6,805.95 = 2,693.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,931.74/6,805.95 = 2,693.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,931.74x = 6,805.95 × 2,693.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,931.74x = 18,333,391.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,333,391.69/4,931.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.43

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