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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.51, 6,707.49 and 2,764.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.51, 6,707.49 and 2,764.62 is: 3,815.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.51 : 6,707.49 = 2,764.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.51/6,707.49 = 2,764.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.51x = 6,707.49 × 2,764.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.51x = 18,543,661.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,543,661.00/4,860.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.17

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