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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,912.76, 6,779.74 and 2,674.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,912.76, 6,779.74 and 2,674.73 is: 3,691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,912.76 : 6,779.74 = 2,674.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,912.76/6,779.74 = 2,674.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,912.76x = 6,779.74 × 2,674.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,912.76x = 18,133,973.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,133,973.97/4,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.20

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