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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,869.65, 6,720.46 and 2,773.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,869.65, 6,720.46 and 2,773.77 is: 3,828.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,869.65 : 6,720.46 = 2,773.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,869.65/6,720.46 = 2,773.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,869.65x = 6,720.46 × 2,773.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,869.65x = 18,641,010.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,641,010.33/4,869.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.00

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