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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.97, 6,712.54 and 2,874.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.97, 6,712.54 and 2,874.44 is: 3,966.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.97 : 6,712.54 = 2,874.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.97/6,712.54 = 2,874.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.97x = 6,712.54 × 2,874.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.97x = 19,294,803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,294,803.07/4,864.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.07

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