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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.59, 6,542.78 and 2,724.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.59, 6,542.78 and 2,724.87 is: 3,759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.59 : 6,542.78 = 2,724.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.59/6,542.78 = 2,724.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.59x = 6,542.78 × 2,724.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.59x = 17,828,211.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,828,211.31/4,741.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.96

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