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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.08, 6,713.82 and 2,769.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.08, 6,713.82 and 2,769.22 is: 3,821.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.08 : 6,713.82 = 2,769.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.08/6,713.82 = 2,769.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.08x = 6,713.82 × 2,769.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.08x = 18,592,044.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,592,044.62/4,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.53

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