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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.29, 6,704.60 and 2,733.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.29, 6,704.60 and 2,733.48 is: 3,772.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.29 : 6,704.60 = 2,733.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.29/6,704.60 = 2,733.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.29x = 6,704.60 × 2,733.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.29x = 18,326,876.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,326,876.34/4,858.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.29

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