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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.26, 6,763.73 and 2,805.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.26, 6,763.73 and 2,805.38 is: 3,871.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.26 : 6,763.73 = 2,805.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.26/6,763.73 = 2,805.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.26x = 6,763.73 × 2,805.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.26x = 18,974,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,974,832.87/4,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.42

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