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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.46, 6,707.78 and 2,764.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.46, 6,707.78 and 2,764.59 is: 3,815.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.46 : 6,707.78 = 2,764.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.46/6,707.78 = 2,764.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.46x = 6,707.78 × 2,764.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.46x = 18,544,261.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,544,261.51/4,860.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.33

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