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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,913.59, 6,780.83 and 2,789.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,913.59, 6,780.83 and 2,789.06 is: 3,848.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,913.59 : 6,780.83 = 2,789.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,913.59/6,780.83 = 2,789.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,913.59x = 6,780.83 × 2,789.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,913.59x = 18,912,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,912,141.72/4,913.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.95

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