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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,871.04, 6,721.98 and 2,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,871.04, 6,721.98 and 2,775 is: 3,829.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,871.04 : 6,721.98 = 2,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,871.04/6,721.98 = 2,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,871.04x = 6,721.98 × 2,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,871.04x = 18,653,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,653,494.50/4,871.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.47

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