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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,893.49, 6,752.77 and 2,768.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,893.49, 6,752.77 and 2,768.77 is: 3,820.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,893.49 : 6,752.77 = 2,768.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,893.49/6,752.77 = 2,768.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,893.49x = 6,752.77 × 2,768.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,893.49x = 18,696,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,696,866.99/4,893.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.76

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