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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.68, 6,830.30 and 2,711.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.68, 6,830.30 and 2,711.14 is: 3,741.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.68 : 6,830.30 = 2,711.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.68/6,830.30 = 2,711.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.68x = 6,830.30 × 2,711.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.68x = 18,517,899.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,517,899.54/4,949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.23

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