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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.90, 6,705.21 and 2,734.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.90, 6,705.21 and 2,734.27 is: 3,773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.90 : 6,705.21 = 2,734.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.90/6,705.21 = 2,734.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.90x = 6,705.21 × 2,734.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.90x = 18,333,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,333,854.55/4,858.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.25

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