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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,497.93, 6,744.42 and 1,864.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,497.93, 6,744.42 and 1,864.71 is: 2,796.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,497.93 : 6,744.42 = 1,864.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,497.93/6,744.42 = 1,864.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,497.93x = 6,744.42 × 1,864.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,497.93x = 12,576,387.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,576,387.42/4,497.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.04

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