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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,942.62, 6,820.61 and 2,704.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,942.62, 6,820.61 and 2,704.43 is: 3,731.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,942.62 : 6,820.61 = 2,704.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,942.62/6,820.61 = 2,704.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,942.62x = 6,820.61 × 2,704.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,942.62x = 18,445,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,445,814.68/4,942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.99

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