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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.74, 5,961.70 and 2,749.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.74, 5,961.70 and 2,749.14 is: 3,793.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.74 : 5,961.70 = 2,749.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.74/5,961.70 = 2,749.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.74x = 5,961.70 × 2,749.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.74x = 16,389,551.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,389,551.37/4,320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.23

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