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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.50, 6,828.93 and 2,740.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.50, 6,828.93 and 2,740.50 is: 3,781.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.50 : 6,828.93 = 2,740.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.50/6,828.93 = 2,740.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.50x = 6,828.93 × 2,740.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.50x = 18,714,682.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,714,682.67/4,948.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.89

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