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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.55, 6,714.65 and 2,741.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.55, 6,714.65 and 2,741.93 is: 3,783.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.55 : 6,714.65 = 2,741.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.55/6,714.65 = 2,741.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.55x = 6,714.65 × 2,741.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.55x = 18,411,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,411,052.99/4,865.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.96

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