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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.91, 6,513.91 and 2,730.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.91, 6,513.91 and 2,730.74 is: 3,767.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.91 : 6,513.91 = 2,730.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.91/6,513.91 = 2,730.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.91x = 6,513.91 × 2,730.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.91x = 17,787,794.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,787,794.59/4,720.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.87

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