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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,911.48, 6,777.98 and 2,786.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,911.48, 6,777.98 and 2,786.96 is: 3,846.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,911.48 : 6,777.98 = 2,786.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,911.48/6,777.98 = 2,786.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,911.48x = 6,777.98 × 2,786.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,911.48x = 18,889,932.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,889,932.22/4,911.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.08

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