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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.18, 6,830.99 and 2,711.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.18, 6,830.99 and 2,711.64 is: 3,741.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.18 : 6,830.99 = 2,711.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.18/6,830.99 = 2,711.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.18x = 6,830.99 × 2,711.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.18x = 18,523,172.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,523,172.17/4,950.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.92

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