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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,907.77, 6,772.91 and 2,812.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,907.77, 6,772.91 and 2,812.30 is: 3,881.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,907.77 : 6,772.91 = 2,812.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,907.77/6,772.91 = 2,812.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,907.77x = 6,772.91 × 2,812.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,907.77x = 19,047,454.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,047,454.79/4,907.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.08

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