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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.88, 6,717.92 and 2,743.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.88, 6,717.92 and 2,743.29 is: 3,785.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.88 : 6,717.92 = 2,743.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.88/6,717.92 = 2,743.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.88x = 6,717.92 × 2,743.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.88x = 18,429,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,429,189.04/4,867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.88

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