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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,935.83, 6,811.34 and 2,697.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,935.83, 6,811.34 and 2,697.65 is: 3,722.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,935.83 : 6,811.34 = 2,697.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,935.83/6,811.34 = 2,697.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,935.83x = 6,811.34 × 2,697.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,935.83x = 18,374,563.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,374,563.81/4,935.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.69

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