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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.89, 6,713.79 and 2,768.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.89, 6,713.79 and 2,768.61 is: 3,820.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.89 : 6,713.79 = 2,768.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.89/6,713.79 = 2,768.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.89x = 6,713.79 × 2,768.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.89x = 18,587,866.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,587,866.13/4,864.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.82

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