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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.80, 6,852.69 and 2,697.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.80, 6,852.69 and 2,697.11 is: 3,721.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.80 : 6,852.69 = 2,697.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.80/6,852.69 = 2,697.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.80x = 6,852.69 × 2,697.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.80x = 18,482,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,482,458.73/4,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.95

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