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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.83, 6,830.65 and 2,711.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.83, 6,830.65 and 2,711.59 is: 3,741.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.83 : 6,830.65 = 2,711.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.83/6,830.65 = 2,711.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.83x = 6,830.65 × 2,711.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.83x = 18,521,922.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,521,922.23/4,949.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.93

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