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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.48, 6,773.42 and 2,784.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.48, 6,773.42 and 2,784.78 is: 3,842.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.48 : 6,773.42 = 2,784.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.48/6,773.42 = 2,784.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.48x = 6,773.42 × 2,784.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.48x = 18,862,491.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,862,491.51/4,909.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.06

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