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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,943.48, 6,821.93 and 2,705.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,943.48, 6,821.93 and 2,705.33 is: 3,733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,943.48 : 6,821.93 = 2,705.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,943.48/6,821.93 = 2,705.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,943.48x = 6,821.93 × 2,705.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,943.48x = 18,455,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,455,571.89/4,943.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.32

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