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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.92, 6,705.72 and 2,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.92, 6,705.72 and 2,763 is: 3,813.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.92 : 6,705.72 = 2,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.92/6,705.72 = 2,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.92x = 6,705.72 × 2,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.92x = 18,527,904.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,527,904.36/4,858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.17

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