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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.42, 6,774.24 and 2,812.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.42, 6,774.24 and 2,812.50 is: 3,881.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.42 : 6,774.24 = 2,812.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.42/6,774.24 = 2,812.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.42x = 6,774.24 × 2,812.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.42x = 19,052,550
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,052,550/4,908.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.61

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