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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.95, 6,543.79 and 2,725.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.95, 6,543.79 and 2,725.37 is: 3,760.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.95 : 6,543.79 = 2,725.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.95/6,543.79 = 2,725.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.95x = 6,543.79 × 2,725.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.95x = 17,834,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,834,209.42/4,741.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.94

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