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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.72, 6,704.78 and 2,762.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.72, 6,704.78 and 2,762.84 is: 3,812.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.72 : 6,704.78 = 2,762.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.72/6,704.78 = 2,762.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.72x = 6,704.78 × 2,762.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.72x = 18,524,237.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,524,237.32/4,858.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.58

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