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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,732.74, 6,531.40 and 2,743.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,732.74, 6,531.40 and 2,743.92 is: 3,786.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,732.74 : 6,531.40 = 2,743.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,732.74/6,531.40 = 2,743.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,732.74x = 6,531.40 × 2,743.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,732.74x = 17,921,642.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,921,642.52/4,732.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.74

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