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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,903.61, 6,766.98 and 2,807.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,903.61, 6,766.98 and 2,807.73 is: 3,874.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,903.61 : 6,766.98 = 2,807.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,903.61/6,766.98 = 2,807.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,903.61x = 6,766.98 × 2,807.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,903.61x = 18,999,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,999,852.76/4,903.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.67

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