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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.06, 6,764.38 and 2,805.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.06, 6,764.38 and 2,805.19 is: 3,871.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.06 : 6,764.38 = 2,805.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.06/6,764.38 = 2,805.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.06x = 6,764.38 × 2,805.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.06x = 18,975,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,975,347.21/4,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.68

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