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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,900.29, 6,762.35 and 2,775.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,900.29, 6,762.35 and 2,775.77 is: 3,830.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,900.29 : 6,762.35 = 2,775.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,900.29/6,762.35 = 2,775.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,900.29x = 6,762.35 × 2,775.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,900.29x = 18,770,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,770,680.57/4,900.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.52

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