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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.41, 6,707.35 and 2,764.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.41, 6,707.35 and 2,764.54 is: 3,815.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.41 : 6,707.35 = 2,764.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.41/6,707.35 = 2,764.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.41x = 6,707.35 × 2,764.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.41x = 18,542,737.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,542,737.37/4,860.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.06

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