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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,971.33, 6,860.48 and 2,733.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,971.33, 6,860.48 and 2,733.14 is: 3,771.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,971.33 : 6,860.48 = 2,733.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,971.33/6,860.48 = 2,733.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,971.33x = 6,860.48 × 2,733.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,971.33x = 18,750,655.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,750,655.79/4,971.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.76

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