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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.79, 6,703.97 and 2,734.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.79, 6,703.97 and 2,734.46 is: 3,772.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.79 : 6,703.97 = 2,734.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.79/6,703.97 = 2,734.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.79x = 6,703.97 × 2,734.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.79x = 18,331,715.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,331,715.75/4,858.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.90

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