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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,969.33, 6,858.11 and 2,731.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,969.33, 6,858.11 and 2,731.64 is: 3,769.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,969.33 : 6,858.11 = 2,731.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,969.33/6,858.11 = 2,731.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,969.33x = 6,858.11 × 2,731.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,969.33x = 18,733,839.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,733,839.65/4,969.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.90

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