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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.62, 6,713.19 and 2,768.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.62, 6,713.19 and 2,768.73 is: 3,820.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.62 : 6,713.19 = 2,768.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.62/6,713.19 = 2,768.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.62x = 6,713.19 × 2,768.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.62x = 18,587,010.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,587,010.55/4,864.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.86

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