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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.41, 6,706.87 and 2,735.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.41, 6,706.87 and 2,735.45 is: 3,774.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.41 : 6,706.87 = 2,735.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.41/6,706.87 = 2,735.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.41x = 6,706.87 × 2,735.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.41x = 18,346,330.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,346,330.05/4,860.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.65

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