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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,891.73, 6,750.72 and 2,767.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,891.73, 6,750.72 and 2,767.32 is: 3,818.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,891.73 : 6,750.72 = 2,767.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,891.73/6,750.72 = 2,767.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,891.73x = 6,750.72 × 2,767.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,891.73x = 18,681,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,681,402.47/4,891.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.98

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