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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.68, 6,704.46 and 2,734.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.68, 6,704.46 and 2,734.32 is: 3,773.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.68 : 6,704.46 = 2,734.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.68/6,704.46 = 2,734.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.68x = 6,704.46 × 2,734.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.68x = 18,332,139.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,332,139.07/4,858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.07

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