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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,895.63, 6,754.33 and 2,770.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,895.63, 6,754.33 and 2,770.87 is: 3,822.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,895.63 : 6,754.33 = 2,770.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,895.63/6,754.33 = 2,770.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,895.63x = 6,754.33 × 2,770.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,895.63x = 18,715,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,715,370.37/4,895.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.87

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