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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.60, 6,713.92 and 2,769.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.60, 6,713.92 and 2,769.76 is: 3,821.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.60 : 6,713.92 = 2,769.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.60/6,713.92 = 2,769.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.60x = 6,713.92 × 2,769.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.60x = 18,595,947.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,595,947.06/4,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.92

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