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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.83, 6,771.74 and 2,753.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.83, 6,771.74 and 2,753.58 is: 3,800.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.83 : 6,771.74 = 2,753.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.83/6,771.74 = 2,753.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.83x = 6,771.74 × 2,753.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.83x = 18,646,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,646,514.06/4,906.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.11

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