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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,933.70, 6,808.25 and 2,695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,933.70, 6,808.25 and 2,695.14 is: 3,719.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,933.70 : 6,808.25 = 2,695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,933.70/6,808.25 = 2,695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,933.70x = 6,808.25 × 2,695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,933.70x = 18,349,164.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,349,164.92/4,933.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.15

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