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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.85, 6,830.54 and 2,711.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.85, 6,830.54 and 2,711.73 is: 3,742.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.85 : 6,830.54 = 2,711.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.85/6,830.54 = 2,711.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.85x = 6,830.54 × 2,711.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.85x = 18,522,580.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,522,580.23/4,949.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.05

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