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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.81, 6,766.49 and 2,865.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.81, 6,766.49 and 2,865.07 is: 4,297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.81 : 6,766.49 = 2,865.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.81/6,766.49 = 2,865.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.81x = 6,766.49 × 2,865.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.81x = 19,386,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,386,467.50/4,510.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.78

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