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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.60, 6,720.82 and 2,774.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.60, 6,720.82 and 2,774.76 is: 3,828.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.60 : 6,720.82 = 2,774.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.60/6,720.82 = 2,774.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.60x = 6,720.82 × 2,774.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.60x = 18,648,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,648,662.50/4,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.82

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