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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.98, 6,717.34 and 2,743.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.98, 6,717.34 and 2,743.46 is: 3,785.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.98 : 6,717.34 = 2,743.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.98/6,717.34 = 2,743.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.98x = 6,717.34 × 2,743.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.98x = 18,428,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,428,753.60/4,867.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.71

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