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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,859.77, 6,706.59 and 2,735.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,859.77, 6,706.59 and 2,735.28 is: 3,774.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,859.77 : 6,706.59 = 2,735.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,859.77/6,706.59 = 2,735.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,859.77x = 6,706.59 × 2,735.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,859.77x = 18,344,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,344,401.50/4,859.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.75

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