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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.48, 6,604.90 and 2,769.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.48, 6,604.90 and 2,769.58 is: 3,821.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.48 : 6,604.90 = 2,769.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.48/6,604.90 = 2,769.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.48x = 6,604.90 × 2,769.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.48x = 18,292,798.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,292,798.94/4,786.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.76

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