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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.34, 6,830.09 and 2,711.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.34, 6,830.09 and 2,711.35 is: 3,741.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.34 : 6,830.09 = 2,711.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.34/6,830.09 = 2,711.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.34x = 6,830.09 × 2,711.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.34x = 18,518,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,518,769.67/4,949.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.67

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