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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,869.26, 6,719.52 and 2,773.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,869.26, 6,719.52 and 2,773.38 is: 3,827.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,869.26 : 6,719.52 = 2,773.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,869.26/6,719.52 = 2,773.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,869.26x = 6,719.52 × 2,773.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,869.26x = 18,635,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,635,782.38/4,869.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.23

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