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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,970.38, 6,858.97 and 2,732.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,970.38, 6,858.97 and 2,732.04 is: 3,770.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,970.38 : 6,858.97 = 2,732.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,970.38/6,858.97 = 2,732.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,970.38x = 6,858.97 × 2,732.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,970.38x = 18,738,980.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,738,980.40/4,970.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.13

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