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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,941.88, 6,819.98 and 2,703.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,941.88, 6,819.98 and 2,703.71 is: 3,731.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,941.88 : 6,819.98 = 2,703.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,941.88/6,819.98 = 2,703.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,941.88x = 6,819.98 × 2,703.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,941.88x = 18,439,251.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,439,251.66/4,941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.22

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