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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.70, 6,707.46 and 2,735.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.70, 6,707.46 and 2,735.86 is: 3,775.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.70 : 6,707.46 = 2,735.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.70/6,707.46 = 2,735.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.70x = 6,707.46 × 2,735.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.70x = 18,350,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,350,671.52/4,860.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.31

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