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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,931.85, 6,805.74 and 2,693.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,931.85, 6,805.74 and 2,693.67 is: 3,717.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,931.85 : 6,805.74 = 2,693.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,931.85/6,805.74 = 2,693.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,931.85x = 6,805.74 × 2,693.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,931.85x = 18,332,417.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,332,417.67/4,931.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.15

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