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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.71, 6,971.88 and 1,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.71, 6,971.88 and 1,874.40 is: 2,811.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.71 : 6,971.88 = 1,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.71/6,971.88 = 1,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.71x = 6,971.88 × 1,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.71x = 13,068,091.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,068,091.87/4,647.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.73

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