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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,907.49, 6,772.51 and 2,812.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,907.49, 6,772.51 and 2,812.02 is: 3,880.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,907.49 : 6,772.51 = 2,812.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,907.49/6,772.51 = 2,812.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,907.49x = 6,772.51 × 2,812.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,907.49x = 19,044,433.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044,433.57/4,907.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.69

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