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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.08, 6,720.74 and 2,774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.08, 6,720.74 and 2,774.36 is: 3,828.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.08 : 6,720.74 = 2,774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.08/6,720.74 = 2,774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.08x = 6,720.74 × 2,774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.08x = 18,645,752.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,645,752.23/4,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.63

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