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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,491.74, 9,731.01 and 2,979.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,491.74, 9,731.01 and 2,979.34 is: 4,465.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,491.74 : 9,731.01 = 2,979.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,491.74/9,731.01 = 2,979.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,491.74x = 9,731.01 × 2,979.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,491.74x = 28,991,987.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,991,987.33/6,491.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.98

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