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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,862.71, 6,709.86 and 2,737.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,862.71, 6,709.86 and 2,737.88 is: 3,777.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,862.71 : 6,709.86 = 2,737.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,862.71/6,709.86 = 2,737.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,862.71x = 6,709.86 × 2,737.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,862.71x = 18,370,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,370,791.50/4,862.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.89

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