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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.48, 6,767.90 and 2,780.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.48, 6,767.90 and 2,780.78 is: 3,836.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.48 : 6,767.90 = 2,780.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.48/6,767.90 = 2,780.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.48x = 6,767.90 × 2,780.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.48x = 18,820,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,820,040.96/4,905.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.53

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