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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.76, 6,705.08 and 2,762.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.76, 6,705.08 and 2,762.89 is: 3,812.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.76 : 6,705.08 = 2,762.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.76/6,705.08 = 2,762.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.76x = 6,705.08 × 2,762.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.76x = 18,525,378.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,525,378.26/4,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.78

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