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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.02, 6,763.71 and 2,805.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.02, 6,763.71 and 2,805.46 is: 3,871.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.02 : 6,763.71 = 2,805.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.02/6,763.71 = 2,805.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.02x = 6,763.71 × 2,805.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.02x = 18,975,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,975,317.86/4,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.71

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