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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.84, 6,705.24 and 2,734.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.84, 6,705.24 and 2,734.30 is: 3,773.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.84 : 6,705.24 = 2,734.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.84/6,705.24 = 2,734.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.84x = 6,705.24 × 2,734.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.84x = 18,334,137.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,334,137.73/4,858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.36

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