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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.85, 6,764.56 and 2,805.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.85, 6,764.56 and 2,805.97 is: 3,872.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.85 : 6,764.56 = 2,805.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.85/6,764.56 = 2,805.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.85x = 6,764.56 × 2,805.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.85x = 18,981,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,981,152.42/4,901.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.25

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