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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.06, 6,719.88 and 2,773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.06, 6,719.88 and 2,773.78 is: 3,827.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.06 : 6,719.88 = 2,773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.06/6,719.88 = 2,773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.06x = 6,719.88 × 2,773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.06x = 18,639,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,639,468.75/4,870.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.36

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