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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.04, 6,830.90 and 2,711.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.04, 6,830.90 and 2,711.90 is: 3,742.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.04 : 6,830.90 = 2,711.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.04/6,830.90 = 2,711.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.04x = 6,830.90 × 2,711.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.04x = 18,524,713.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,524,713.10/4,950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.33

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