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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,940.69, 6,817.94 and 2,702.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,940.69, 6,817.94 and 2,702.55 is: 3,729.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,940.69 : 6,817.94 = 2,702.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,940.69/6,817.94 = 2,702.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,940.69x = 6,817.94 × 2,702.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,940.69x = 18,425,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,425,810.23/4,940.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.40

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