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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.75, 6,716.98 and 2,742.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.75, 6,716.98 and 2,742.94 is: 3,784.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.75 : 6,716.98 = 2,742.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.75/6,716.98 = 2,742.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.75x = 6,716.98 × 2,742.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.75x = 18,424,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,424,273.12/4,867.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.97

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