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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,899.35, 6,761.07 and 2,774.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,899.35, 6,761.07 and 2,774.84 is: 3,829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,899.35 : 6,761.07 = 2,774.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,899.35/6,761.07 = 2,774.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,899.35x = 6,761.07 × 2,774.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,899.35x = 18,760,853.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,760,853.67/4,899.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.25

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