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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,970.84, 6,859.89 and 2,732.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,970.84, 6,859.89 and 2,732.85 is: 3,771.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,970.84 : 6,859.89 = 2,732.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,970.84/6,859.89 = 2,732.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,970.84x = 6,859.89 × 2,732.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,970.84x = 18,747,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,747,050.39/4,970.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.41

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