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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.34, 6,774.53 and 2,784.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.34, 6,774.53 and 2,784.91 is: 3,842.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.34 : 6,774.53 = 2,784.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.34/6,774.53 = 2,784.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.34x = 6,774.53 × 2,784.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.34x = 18,866,456.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,866,456.34/4,909.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.97

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