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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,934.78, 7,405.81 and 3,704.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,934.78, 7,405.81 and 3,704.59 is: 5,559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,934.78 : 7,405.81 = 3,704.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,934.78/7,405.81 = 3,704.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,934.78x = 7,405.81 × 3,704.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,934.78x = 27,435,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,435,510.50/4,934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.62

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