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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.46, 6,714.37 and 2,769.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.46, 6,714.37 and 2,769.72 is: 3,822.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.46 : 6,714.37 = 2,769.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.46/6,714.37 = 2,769.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.46x = 6,714.37 × 2,769.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.46x = 18,596,924.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,596,924.88/4,865.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.23

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