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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.44, 6,830.16 and 2,711.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.44, 6,830.16 and 2,711.28 is: 3,741.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.44 : 6,830.16 = 2,711.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.44/6,830.16 = 2,711.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.44x = 6,830.16 × 2,711.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.44x = 18,518,476.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,518,476.20/4,949.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.53

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