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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,895.68, 6,755.96 and 2,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,895.68, 6,755.96 and 2,771.20 is: 3,824.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,895.68 : 6,755.96 = 2,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,895.68/6,755.96 = 2,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,895.68x = 6,755.96 × 2,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,895.68x = 18,722,116.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,722,116.35/4,895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.21

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