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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.05, 6,828.33 and 2,709.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.05, 6,828.33 and 2,709.94 is: 3,739.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.05 : 6,828.33 = 2,709.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.05/6,828.33 = 2,709.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.05x = 6,828.33 × 2,709.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.05x = 18,504,370.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,504,370.49/4,948.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.73

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