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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,915.93, 6,783.88 and 2,677.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,915.93, 6,783.88 and 2,677.87 is: 3,695.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,915.93 : 6,783.88 = 2,677.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,915.93/6,783.88 = 2,677.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,915.93x = 6,783.88 × 2,677.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,915.93x = 18,166,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,166,348.74/4,915.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.40

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