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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,895.61, 6,755.98 and 2,771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,895.61, 6,755.98 and 2,771.14 is: 3,824.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,895.61 : 6,755.98 = 2,771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,895.61/6,755.98 = 2,771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,895.61x = 6,755.98 × 2,771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,895.61x = 18,721,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,721,766.42/4,895.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.19

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