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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,943.58, 6,821.97 and 2,705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,943.58, 6,821.97 and 2,705.30 is: 3,733.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,943.58 : 6,821.97 = 2,705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,943.58/6,821.97 = 2,705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,943.58x = 6,821.97 × 2,705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,943.58x = 18,455,461.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,455,461.91/4,943.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.22

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