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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,971.08, 6,859.62 and 2,874.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,971.08, 6,859.62 and 2,874.92 is: 3,967.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,971.08 : 6,859.62 = 2,874.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,971.08/6,859.62 = 2,874.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,971.08x = 6,859.62 × 2,874.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,971.08x = 19,720,858.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,720,858.73/4,971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.12

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