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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,912.83, 6,779.48 and 2,674.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,912.83, 6,779.48 and 2,674.65 is: 3,690.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,912.83 : 6,779.48 = 2,674.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,912.83/6,779.48 = 2,674.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,912.83x = 6,779.48 × 2,674.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,912.83x = 18,132,688.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,132,688.91/4,912.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.89

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