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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,887.69, 6,745.34 and 2,762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,887.69, 6,745.34 and 2,762.48 is: 3,812.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,887.69 : 6,745.34 = 2,762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,887.69/6,745.34 = 2,762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,887.69x = 6,745.34 × 2,762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,887.69x = 18,633,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,633,866.84/4,887.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.41

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