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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.43, 6,830.19 and 2,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.43, 6,830.19 and 2,711.44 is: 3,741.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.43 : 6,830.19 = 2,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.43/6,830.19 = 2,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.43x = 6,830.19 × 2,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.43x = 18,519,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,519,650.37/4,949.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.77

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