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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.61, 6,830.63 and 2,711.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.61, 6,830.63 and 2,711.68 is: 3,742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.61 : 6,830.63 = 2,711.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.61/6,830.63 = 2,711.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.61x = 6,830.63 × 2,711.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.61x = 18,522,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,522,462.29/4,949.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.21

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