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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.87, 6,704.62 and 2,763.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.87, 6,704.62 and 2,763.04 is: 3,812.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.87 : 6,704.62 = 2,763.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.87/6,704.62 = 2,763.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.87x = 6,704.62 × 2,763.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.87x = 18,525,133.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,525,133.24/4,858.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.64

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