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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.63, 6,829.11 and 2,710.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.63, 6,829.11 and 2,710.51 is: 3,740.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.63 : 6,829.11 = 2,710.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.63/6,829.11 = 2,710.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.63x = 6,829.11 × 2,710.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.63x = 18,510,353.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,510,353.87/4,948.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.50

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