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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.05, 6,713.81 and 2,769.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.05, 6,713.81 and 2,769.31 is: 3,821.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.05 : 6,713.81 = 2,769.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.05/6,713.81 = 2,769.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.05x = 6,713.81 × 2,769.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.05x = 18,592,621.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,592,621.17/4,865.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.67

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