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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.24, 6,704.94 and 2,762.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.24, 6,704.94 and 2,762.68 is: 3,812.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.24 : 6,704.94 = 2,762.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.24/6,704.94 = 2,762.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.24x = 6,704.94 × 2,762.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.24x = 18,523,603.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,523,603.64/4,858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.82

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