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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,942.70, 6,820.91 and 2,704.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,942.70, 6,820.91 and 2,704.56 is: 3,732.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,942.70 : 6,820.91 = 2,704.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,942.70/6,820.91 = 2,704.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,942.70x = 6,820.91 × 2,704.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,942.70x = 18,447,582.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,447,582.55/4,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.29

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