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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,970.16, 6,858.98 and 2,732.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,970.16, 6,858.98 and 2,732.13 is: 3,770.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,970.16 : 6,858.98 = 2,732.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,970.16/6,858.98 = 2,732.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,970.16x = 6,858.98 × 2,732.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,970.16x = 18,739,621.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,739,621.61/4,970.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.43

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