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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.42, 6,711.50 and 2,767.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.42, 6,711.50 and 2,767.54 is: 3,819.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.42 : 6,711.50 = 2,767.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.42/6,711.50 = 2,767.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.42x = 6,711.50 × 2,767.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.42x = 18,574,344.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574,344.71/4,863.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.19

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