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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.43, 6,806.71 and 2,694.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.43, 6,806.71 and 2,694.31 is: 3,718.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.43 : 6,806.71 = 2,694.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.43/6,806.71 = 2,694.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.43x = 6,806.71 × 2,694.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.43x = 18,339,368.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,339,368.03/4,932.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.12

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