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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,872.84, 6,724.62 and 2,776.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,872.84, 6,724.62 and 2,776.92 is: 3,832.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,872.84 : 6,724.62 = 2,776.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,872.84/6,724.62 = 2,776.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,872.84x = 6,724.62 × 2,776.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,872.84x = 18,673,731.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,673,731.77/4,872.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.21

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