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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.33, 6,704.25 and 2,762.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.33, 6,704.25 and 2,762.41 is: 3,811.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.33 : 6,704.25 = 2,762.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.33/6,704.25 = 2,762.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.33x = 6,704.25 × 2,762.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.33x = 18,519,887.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,519,887.24/4,858.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.99

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