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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.12, 6,705.30 and 2,762.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.12, 6,705.30 and 2,762.44 is: 3,812.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.12 : 6,705.30 = 2,762.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.12/6,705.30 = 2,762.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.12x = 6,705.30 × 2,762.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.12x = 18,522,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,522,988.93/4,858.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.79

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