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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.41, 6,702.93 and 2,733.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.41, 6,702.93 and 2,733.51 is: 3,771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.41 : 6,702.93 = 2,733.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.41/6,702.93 = 2,733.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.41x = 6,702.93 × 2,733.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.41x = 18,322,526.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,322,526.18/4,858.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.30

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