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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.80, 6,830.73 and 2,711.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.80, 6,830.73 and 2,711.76 is: 3,742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.80 : 6,830.73 = 2,711.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.80/6,830.73 = 2,711.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.80x = 6,830.73 × 2,711.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.80x = 18,523,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,523,300.38/4,949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.23

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