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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,903.97, 6,766.49 and 2,750.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,903.97, 6,766.49 and 2,750.58 is: 3,795.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,903.97 : 6,766.49 = 2,750.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,903.97/6,766.49 = 2,750.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,903.97x = 6,766.49 × 2,750.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,903.97x = 18,611,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,611,778.94/4,903.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.25

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