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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,871.67, 6,722.94 and 2,775.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,871.67, 6,722.94 and 2,775.93 is: 3,830.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,871.67 : 6,722.94 = 2,775.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,871.67/6,722.94 = 2,775.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,871.67x = 6,722.94 × 2,775.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,871.67x = 18,662,410.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,662,410.83/4,871.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.80

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