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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,970.44, 6,859.18 and 2,701.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,970.44, 6,859.18 and 2,701.76 is: 3,728.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,970.44 : 6,859.18 = 2,701.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,970.44/6,859.18 = 2,701.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,970.44x = 6,859.18 × 2,701.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,970.44x = 18,531,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,531,858.16/4,970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.41

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