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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.80, 6,774.12 and 2,812.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.80, 6,774.12 and 2,812.92 is: 3,881.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.80 : 6,774.12 = 2,812.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.80/6,774.12 = 2,812.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.80x = 6,774.12 × 2,812.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.80x = 19,055,057.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,055,057.63/4,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.82

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