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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,907.89, 6,772.76 and 2,811.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,907.89, 6,772.76 and 2,811.88 is: 3,880.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,907.89 : 6,772.76 = 2,811.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,907.89/6,772.76 = 2,811.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,907.89x = 6,772.76 × 2,811.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,907.89x = 19,044,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044,154.53/4,907.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.32

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