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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.08, 6,861.90 and 2,734.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.08, 6,861.90 and 2,734.39 is: 3,773.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.08 : 6,861.90 = 2,734.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.08/6,861.90 = 2,734.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.08x = 6,861.90 × 2,734.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.08x = 18,763,110.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,763,110.74/4,972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.69

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