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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,971.34, 6,860.32 and 2,733.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,971.34, 6,860.32 and 2,733.22 is: 3,771.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,971.34 : 6,860.32 = 2,733.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,971.34/6,860.32 = 2,733.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,971.34x = 6,860.32 × 2,733.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,971.34x = 18,750,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,750,763.83/4,971.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.77

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