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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.70, 6,806.96 and 2,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.70, 6,806.96 and 2,942.24 is: 4,060.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.70 : 6,806.96 = 2,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.70/6,806.96 = 2,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.70x = 6,806.96 × 2,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.70x = 20,027,709.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,027,709.99/4,932.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.19

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