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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,897.83, 6,758.44 and 2,773.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,897.83, 6,758.44 and 2,773.61 is: 3,827.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,897.83 : 6,758.44 = 2,773.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,897.83/6,758.44 = 2,773.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,897.83x = 6,758.44 × 2,773.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,897.83x = 18,745,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,745,261.39/4,897.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.26

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