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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.47, 6,769.69 and 2,781.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.47, 6,769.69 and 2,781.01 is: 3,837.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.47 : 6,769.69 = 2,781.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.47/6,769.69 = 2,781.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.47x = 6,769.69 × 2,781.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.47x = 18,826,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,826,573.70/4,905.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.87

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