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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,899.73, 6,761.53 and 2,775.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,899.73, 6,761.53 and 2,775.23 is: 3,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,899.73 : 6,761.53 = 2,775.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,899.73/6,761.53 = 2,775.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,899.73x = 6,761.53 × 2,775.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,899.73x = 18,764,760.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,764,760.16/4,899.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.76

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