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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.31, 6,773.66 and 2,812.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.31, 6,773.66 and 2,812.84 is: 3,881.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.31 : 6,773.66 = 2,812.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.31/6,773.66 = 2,812.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.31x = 6,773.66 × 2,812.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.31x = 19,053,239.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,053,239.45/4,908.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.83

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