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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,931.91, 6,806.09 and 2,693.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,931.91, 6,806.09 and 2,693.81 is: 3,717.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,931.91 : 6,806.09 = 2,693.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,931.91/6,806.09 = 2,693.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,931.91x = 6,806.09 × 2,693.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,931.91x = 18,334,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,334,265.80/4,931.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.48

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