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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.56, 6,806.89 and 2,694.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.56, 6,806.89 and 2,694.43 is: 3,718.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.56 : 6,806.89 = 2,694.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.56/6,806.89 = 2,694.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.56x = 6,806.89 × 2,694.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.56x = 18,340,683.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,340,683.66/4,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.29

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