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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,862.49, 6,710.74 and 2,975.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,862.49, 6,710.74 and 2,975.33 is: 4,106.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,862.49 : 6,710.74 = 2,975.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,862.49/6,710.74 = 2,975.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,862.49x = 6,710.74 × 2,975.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,862.49x = 19,966,666.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,966,666.04/4,862.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.26

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