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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.10, 6,704.22 and 2,762.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.10, 6,704.22 and 2,762.23 is: 3,811.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.10 : 6,704.22 = 2,762.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.10/6,704.22 = 2,762.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.10x = 6,704.22 × 2,762.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.10x = 18,518,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,518,569.39/4,858.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.89

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