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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.06, 6,761.82 and 2,776.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.06, 6,761.82 and 2,776.37 is: 3,830.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.06 : 6,761.82 = 2,776.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.06/6,761.82 = 2,776.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.06x = 6,761.82 × 2,776.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.06x = 18,773,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,773,331.10/4,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.47

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