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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.36, 6,712.59 and 2,739.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.36, 6,712.59 and 2,739.91 is: 3,780.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.36 : 6,712.59 = 2,739.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.36/6,712.59 = 2,739.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.36x = 6,712.59 × 2,739.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.36x = 18,391,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,391,892.47/4,864.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.95

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