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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,969.91, 6,858.48 and 2,732.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,969.91, 6,858.48 and 2,732.01 is: 3,770.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,969.91 : 6,858.48 = 2,732.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,969.91/6,858.48 = 2,732.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,969.91x = 6,858.48 × 2,732.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,969.91x = 18,737,435.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,737,435.94/4,969.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.18

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