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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,964.74, 6,851.43 and 2,726.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,964.74, 6,851.43 and 2,726.71 is: 3,762.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,964.74 : 6,851.43 = 2,726.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,964.74/6,851.43 = 2,726.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,964.74x = 6,851.43 × 2,726.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,964.74x = 18,681,845.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,681,845.57/4,964.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.91

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