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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,883.67, 6,737.71 and 2,786.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,883.67, 6,737.71 and 2,786.58 is: 3,844.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,883.67 : 6,737.71 = 2,786.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,883.67/6,737.71 = 2,786.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,883.67x = 6,737.71 × 2,786.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,883.67x = 18,775,167.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,775,167.93/4,883.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.48

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