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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.44, 6,711.58 and 2,767.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.44, 6,711.58 and 2,767.57 is: 3,819.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.44 : 6,711.58 = 2,767.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.44/6,711.58 = 2,767.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.44x = 6,711.58 × 2,767.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.44x = 18,574,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574,767.46/4,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.27

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