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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.48, 6,714.39 and 2,741.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.48, 6,714.39 and 2,741.04 is: 3,782.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.48 : 6,714.39 = 2,741.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.48/6,714.39 = 2,741.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.48x = 6,714.39 × 2,741.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.48x = 18,404,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,404,389.48/4,865.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.64

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