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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,969.88, 6,858.87 and 2,732.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,969.88, 6,858.87 and 2,732.19 is: 3,770.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,969.88 : 6,858.87 = 2,732.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,969.88/6,858.87 = 2,732.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,969.88x = 6,858.87 × 2,732.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,969.88x = 18,739,727.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,739,727.03/4,969.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.66

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