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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.31, 6,849.34 and 2,694.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.31, 6,849.34 and 2,694.70 is: 3,718.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.31 : 6,849.34 = 2,694.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.31/6,849.34 = 2,694.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.31x = 6,849.34 × 2,694.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.31x = 18,456,921.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,456,921.87/4,963.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.67

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