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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.48, 6,773.76 and 2,812.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.48, 6,773.76 and 2,812.64 is: 3,881.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.48 : 6,773.76 = 2,812.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.48/6,773.76 = 2,812.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.48x = 6,773.76 × 2,812.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.48x = 19,052,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,052,148.33/4,908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.48

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