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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,935.76, 6,811.49 and 2,697.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,935.76, 6,811.49 and 2,697.73 is: 3,722.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,935.76 : 6,811.49 = 2,697.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,935.76/6,811.49 = 2,697.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,935.76x = 6,811.49 × 2,697.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,935.76x = 18,375,513.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,375,513.37/4,935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.94

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