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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,881.93, 6,736.91 and 2,757.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,881.93, 6,736.91 and 2,757.54 is: 3,805.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,881.93 : 6,736.91 = 2,757.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,881.93/6,736.91 = 2,757.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,881.93x = 6,736.91 × 2,757.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,881.93x = 18,577,298.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,577,298.80/4,881.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.32

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