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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.94, 6,765.02 and 2,777.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.94, 6,765.02 and 2,777.46 is: 3,833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.94 : 6,765.02 = 2,777.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.94/6,765.02 = 2,777.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.94x = 6,765.02 × 2,777.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.94x = 18,789,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,789,572.45/4,901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.09

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