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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.89, 6,514.97 and 2,732.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.89, 6,514.97 and 2,732.07 is: 3,770.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.89 : 6,514.97 = 2,732.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.89/6,514.97 = 2,732.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.89x = 6,514.97 × 2,732.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.89x = 17,799,354.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,799,354.09/4,720.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.34

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