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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.37, 6,706.69 and 2,764.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.37, 6,706.69 and 2,764.54 is: 3,814.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.37 : 6,706.69 = 2,764.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.37/6,706.69 = 2,764.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.37x = 6,706.69 × 2,764.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.37x = 18,540,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,540,912.77/4,860.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.71

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