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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,869.22, 6,719.54 and 2,773.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,869.22, 6,719.54 and 2,773.34 is: 3,827.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,869.22 : 6,719.54 = 2,773.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,869.22/6,719.54 = 2,773.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,869.22x = 6,719.54 × 2,773.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,869.22x = 18,635,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,635,569.06/4,869.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.22

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