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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.92, 6,722.22 and 2,775.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.92, 6,722.22 and 2,775.18 is: 3,829.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.92 : 6,722.22 = 2,775.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.92/6,722.22 = 2,775.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.92x = 6,722.22 × 2,775.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.92x = 18,655,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,655,370.50/4,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.95

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