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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.55, 6,718.46 and 2,744.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.55, 6,718.46 and 2,744.73 is: 3,787.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.55 : 6,718.46 = 2,744.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.55/6,718.46 = 2,744.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.55x = 6,718.46 × 2,744.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.55x = 18,440,344.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,440,344.99/4,868.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.65

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