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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,859.47, 6,705.66 and 2,734.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,859.47, 6,705.66 and 2,734.89 is: 3,773.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,859.47 : 6,705.66 = 2,734.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,859.47/6,705.66 = 2,734.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,859.47x = 6,705.66 × 2,734.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,859.47x = 18,339,238.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,339,238.75/4,859.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.92

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