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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,970.23, 6,858.88 and 2,732.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,970.23, 6,858.88 and 2,732.11 is: 3,770.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,970.23 : 6,858.88 = 2,732.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,970.23/6,858.88 = 2,732.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,970.23x = 6,858.88 × 2,732.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,970.23x = 18,739,190.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,739,190.66/4,970.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.29

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