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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.84, 6,712.44 and 2,768.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.84, 6,712.44 and 2,768.16 is: 3,820.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.84 : 6,712.44 = 2,768.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.84/6,712.44 = 2,768.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.84x = 6,712.44 × 2,768.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.84x = 18,581,107.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,581,107.91/4,863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.25

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