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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,859.68, 6,706.30 and 2,763.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,859.68, 6,706.30 and 2,763.80 is: 3,814.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,859.68 : 6,706.30 = 2,763.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,859.68/6,706.30 = 2,763.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,859.68x = 6,706.30 × 2,763.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,859.68x = 18,534,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,534,871.94/4,859.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.01

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