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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.63, 6,770.05 and 2,889.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.63, 6,770.05 and 2,889.71 is: 3,987.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.63 : 6,770.05 = 2,889.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.63/6,770.05 = 2,889.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.63x = 6,770.05 × 2,889.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.63x = 19,563,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,563,465.50/4,905.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.96

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