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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.22, 6,828.54 and 2,710.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.22, 6,828.54 and 2,710.09 is: 3,739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.22 : 6,828.54 = 2,710.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.22/6,828.54 = 2,710.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.22x = 6,828.54 × 2,710.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.22x = 18,505,923.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,505,923.83/4,948.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.92

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