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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,913.70, 6,781.53 and 2,817.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,913.70, 6,781.53 and 2,817.78 is: 3,888.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,913.70 : 6,781.53 = 2,817.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,913.70/6,781.53 = 2,817.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,913.70x = 6,781.53 × 2,817.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,913.70x = 19,108,859.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,108,859.60/4,913.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.89

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