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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,899.78, 6,761.25 and 2,803.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,899.78, 6,761.25 and 2,803.86 is: 3,869.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,899.78 : 6,761.25 = 2,803.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,899.78/6,761.25 = 2,803.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,899.78x = 6,761.25 × 2,803.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,899.78x = 18,957,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,957,598.43/4,899.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.07

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