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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.34, 6,763.92 and 2,805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.34, 6,763.92 and 2,805.44 is: 3,871.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.34 : 6,763.92 = 2,805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.34/6,763.92 = 2,805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.34x = 6,763.92 × 2,805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.34x = 18,975,771.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,975,771.72/4,901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.55

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