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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,857.98, 6,703.97 and 2,762.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,857.98, 6,703.97 and 2,762.11 is: 3,811.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,857.98 : 6,703.97 = 2,762.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,857.98/6,703.97 = 2,762.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,857.98x = 6,703.97 × 2,762.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,857.98x = 18,517,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,517,101.60/4,857.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.68

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