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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.48, 6,762.12 and 2,804.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.48, 6,762.12 and 2,804.48 is: 3,869.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.48 : 6,762.12 = 2,804.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.48/6,762.12 = 2,804.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.48x = 6,762.12 × 2,804.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.48x = 18,964,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,964,230.30/4,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.08

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