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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.05, 6,773.29 and 2,812.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.05, 6,773.29 and 2,812.58 is: 3,881.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.05 : 6,773.29 = 2,812.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.05/6,773.29 = 2,812.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.05x = 6,773.29 × 2,812.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.05x = 19,050,405.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,050,405.93/4,908.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.46

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