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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.44, 6,774.98 and 2,785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.44, 6,774.98 and 2,785.40 is: 3,843.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.44 : 6,774.98 = 2,785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.44/6,774.98 = 2,785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.44x = 6,774.98 × 2,785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.44x = 18,870,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,870,981.49/4,909.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.82

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