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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,913.83, 6,780.81 and 2,788.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,913.83, 6,780.81 and 2,788.79 is: 3,848.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,913.83 : 6,780.81 = 2,788.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,913.83/6,780.81 = 2,788.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,913.83x = 6,780.81 × 2,788.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,913.83x = 18,910,272.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,910,272.07/4,913.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.38

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