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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,871.34, 6,721.95 and 2,881.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,871.34, 6,721.95 and 2,881.51 is: 3,976.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,871.34 : 6,721.95 = 2,881.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,871.34/6,721.95 = 2,881.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,871.34x = 6,721.95 × 2,881.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,871.34x = 19,369,360.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,369,360.15/4,871.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.19

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