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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.66, 6,674.73 and 2,741.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.66, 6,674.73 and 2,741.18 is: 3,783.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.66 : 6,674.73 = 2,741.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.66/6,674.73 = 2,741.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.66x = 6,674.73 × 2,741.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.66x = 18,296,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,296,636.38/4,835.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.69

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