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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.92, 6,705.36 and 2,762.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.92, 6,705.36 and 2,762.64 is: 3,812.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.92 : 6,705.36 = 2,762.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.92/6,705.36 = 2,762.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.92x = 6,705.36 × 2,762.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.92x = 18,524,495.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,524,495.75/4,858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.47

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