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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.72, 6,807.21 and 2,694.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.72, 6,807.21 and 2,694.66 is: 3,718.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.72 : 6,807.21 = 2,694.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.72/6,807.21 = 2,694.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.72x = 6,807.21 × 2,694.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.72x = 18,343,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,343,116.50/4,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.66

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