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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.86, 6,707.97 and 2,764.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.86, 6,707.97 and 2,764.98 is: 3,815.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.86 : 6,707.97 = 2,764.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.86/6,707.97 = 2,764.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.86x = 6,707.97 × 2,764.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.86x = 18,547,402.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,547,402.89/4,860.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.67

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