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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.58, 6,714.90 and 2,769.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.58, 6,714.90 and 2,769.84 is: 3,822.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.58 : 6,714.90 = 2,769.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.58/6,714.90 = 2,769.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.58x = 6,714.90 × 2,769.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.58x = 18,599,198.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,599,198.62/4,865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.61

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