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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.34, 6,855.97 and 2,730.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.34, 6,855.97 and 2,730.31 is: 3,767.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.34 : 6,855.97 = 2,730.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.34/6,855.97 = 2,730.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.34x = 6,855.97 × 2,730.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.34x = 18,718,923.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,718,923.45/4,968.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.64

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