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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,837.62, 6,675.68 and 2,741.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,837.62, 6,675.68 and 2,741.34 is: 3,782.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,837.62 : 6,675.68 = 2,741.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,837.62/6,675.68 = 2,741.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,837.62x = 6,675.68 × 2,741.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,837.62x = 18,300,308.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,300,308.61/4,837.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.92

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