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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,911.74, 6,778.09 and 2,673.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,911.74, 6,778.09 and 2,673.56 is: 3,689.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,911.74 : 6,778.09 = 2,673.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,911.74/6,778.09 = 2,673.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,911.74x = 6,778.09 × 2,673.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,911.74x = 18,121,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,121,589.73/4,911.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.45

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