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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.70, 6,863.67 and 2,849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.70, 6,863.67 and 2,849.70 is: 3,932.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.70 : 6,863.67 = 2,849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.70/6,863.67 = 2,849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.70x = 6,863.67 × 2,849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.70x = 19,559,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,559,400.40/4,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.57

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