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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.41, 6,706.73 and 2,736.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.41, 6,706.73 and 2,736.05 is: 3,775.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.41 : 6,706.73 = 2,736.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.41/6,706.73 = 2,736.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.41x = 6,706.73 × 2,736.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.41x = 18,349,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,349,934.94/4,860.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.39

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