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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.88, 6,713.54 and 2,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.88, 6,713.54 and 2,769 is: 3,821.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.88 : 6,713.54 = 2,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.88/6,713.54 = 2,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.88x = 6,713.54 × 2,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.88x = 18,589,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,589,778.42/4,864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.22

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