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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.25, 6,829.90 and 2,711.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.25, 6,829.90 and 2,711.10 is: 3,741.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.25 : 6,829.90 = 2,711.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.25/6,829.90 = 2,711.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.25x = 6,829.90 × 2,711.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.25x = 18,516,500.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,516,500.96/4,949.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.28

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