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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,886.48, 6,741.72 and 2,761.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,886.48, 6,741.72 and 2,761.74 is: 3,810.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,886.48 : 6,741.72 = 2,761.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,886.48/6,741.72 = 2,761.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,886.48x = 6,741.72 × 2,761.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,886.48x = 18,618,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,618,877.79/4,886.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.28

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