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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.39, 6,764.06 and 2,806.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.39, 6,764.06 and 2,806.19 is: 3,872.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.39 : 6,764.06 = 2,806.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.39/6,764.06 = 2,806.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.39x = 6,764.06 × 2,806.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.39x = 18,981,210.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,981,210.73/4,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.62

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