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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,856.91, 6,702.53 and 2,761.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,856.91, 6,702.53 and 2,761.04 is: 3,810.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,856.91 : 6,702.53 = 2,761.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,856.91/6,702.53 = 2,761.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,856.91x = 6,702.53 × 2,761.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,856.91x = 18,505,906.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,505,906.11/4,856.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.22

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