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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,903.91, 6,766.31 and 2,779.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,903.91, 6,766.31 and 2,779.26 is: 3,834.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,903.91 : 6,766.31 = 2,779.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,903.91/6,766.31 = 2,779.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,903.91x = 6,766.31 × 2,779.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,903.91x = 18,805,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,805,341.68/4,903.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.76

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