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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.36, 6,705.15 and 2,762.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.36, 6,705.15 and 2,762.08 is: 3,812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.36 : 6,705.15 = 2,762.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.36/6,705.15 = 2,762.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.36x = 6,705.15 × 2,762.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.36x = 18,520,160.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,520,160.71/4,858.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.02

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