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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.95, 6,721.80 and 2,746.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.95, 6,721.80 and 2,746.49 is: 3,790.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.95 : 6,721.80 = 2,746.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.95/6,721.80 = 2,746.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.95x = 6,721.80 × 2,746.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.95x = 18,461,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,461,322.87/4,870.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.09

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