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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.30, 6,718.44 and 2,744.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.30, 6,718.44 and 2,744.68 is: 3,787.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.30 : 6,718.44 = 2,744.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.30/6,718.44 = 2,744.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.30x = 6,718.44 × 2,744.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.30x = 18,439,967.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,439,967.90/4,868.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.76

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