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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,969.37, 6,857.70 and 2,731.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,969.37, 6,857.70 and 2,731.19 is: 3,769.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,969.37 : 6,857.70 = 2,731.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,969.37/6,857.70 = 2,731.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,969.37x = 6,857.70 × 2,731.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,969.37x = 18,729,675.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,729,675.71/4,969.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.03

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