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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.51, 6,759.46 and 3,780.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.51, 6,759.46 and 3,780.67 is: 5,213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.51 : 6,759.46 = 3,780.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.51/6,759.46 = 3,780.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.51x = 6,759.46 × 3,780.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.51x = 25,555,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,555,287.64/4,901.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,213.76

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