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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.84, 6,829.50 and 2,710.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.84, 6,829.50 and 2,710.76 is: 3,740.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.84 : 6,829.50 = 2,710.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.84/6,829.50 = 2,710.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.84x = 6,829.50 × 2,710.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.84x = 18,513,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,513,135.42/4,948.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.90

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