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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,910.74, 6,759.71 and 4,280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,910.74, 6,759.71 and 4,280.18 is: 5,891.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,910.74 : 6,759.71 = 4,280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,910.74/6,759.71 = 4,280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,910.74x = 6,759.71 × 4,280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,910.74x = 28,932,736.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,932,736.40/4,910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.72

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