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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,910.75, 6,775.13 and 2,786.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,910.75, 6,775.13 and 2,786.03 is: 3,843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,910.75 : 6,775.13 = 2,786.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,910.75/6,775.13 = 2,786.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,910.75x = 6,775.13 × 2,786.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,910.75x = 18,875,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,875,701.50/4,910.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.75

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