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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.96, 6,705.96 and 2,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.96, 6,705.96 and 2,763.28 is: 3,813.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.96 : 6,705.96 = 2,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.96/6,705.96 = 2,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.96x = 6,705.96 × 2,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.96x = 18,530,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,530,445.15/4,858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.66

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