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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,866.25, 6,714.91 and 2,741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,866.25, 6,714.91 and 2,741.44 is: 3,782.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,866.25 : 6,714.91 = 2,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,866.25/6,714.91 = 2,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,866.25x = 6,714.91 × 2,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,866.25x = 18,408,522.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,408,522.87/4,866.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.90

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