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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,861.53, 6,709.50 and 2,737.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,861.53, 6,709.50 and 2,737.86 is: 3,778.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,861.53 : 6,709.50 = 2,737.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,861.53/6,709.50 = 2,737.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,861.53x = 6,709.50 × 2,737.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,861.53x = 18,369,671.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,369,671.67/4,861.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.58

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