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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,971.42, 6,860.16 and 2,733.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,971.42, 6,860.16 and 2,733.24 is: 3,771.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,971.42 : 6,860.16 = 2,733.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,971.42/6,860.16 = 2,733.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,971.42x = 6,860.16 × 2,733.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,971.42x = 18,750,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,750,463.72/4,971.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.65

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