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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,866.37, 6,714.19 and 2,741.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,866.37, 6,714.19 and 2,741.15 is: 3,782.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,866.37 : 6,714.19 = 2,741.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,866.37/6,714.19 = 2,741.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,866.37x = 6,714.19 × 2,741.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,866.37x = 18,404,608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,404,608.77/4,866.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.00

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