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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,871.03, 6,721.91 and 2,746.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,871.03, 6,721.91 and 2,746.52 is: 3,790.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,871.03 : 6,721.91 = 2,746.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,871.03/6,721.91 = 2,746.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,871.03x = 6,721.91 × 2,746.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,871.03x = 18,461,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,461,860.25/4,871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.13

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