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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.68, 6,714.48 and 2,770.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.68, 6,714.48 and 2,770.02 is: 3,823.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.68 : 6,714.48 = 2,770.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.68/6,714.48 = 2,770.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.68x = 6,714.48 × 2,770.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.68x = 18,599,243.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,599,243.89/4,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.32

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