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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,940.97, 6,818.67 and 2,702.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,940.97, 6,818.67 and 2,702.97 is: 3,730.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,940.97 : 6,818.67 = 2,702.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,940.97/6,818.67 = 2,702.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,940.97x = 6,818.67 × 2,702.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,940.97x = 18,430,660.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,430,660.45/4,940.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.17

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