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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.38, 6,719.94 and 2,745.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.38, 6,719.94 and 2,745.50 is: 3,788.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.38 : 6,719.94 = 2,745.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.38/6,719.94 = 2,745.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.38x = 6,719.94 × 2,745.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.38x = 18,449,595.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,449,595.27/4,870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.12

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