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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.58, 6,830.42 and 2,711.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.58, 6,830.42 and 2,711.41 is: 3,741.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.58 : 6,830.42 = 2,711.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.58/6,830.42 = 2,711.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.58x = 6,830.42 × 2,711.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.58x = 18,520,080.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,520,080.54/4,949.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.75

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