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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.57, 6,797.69 and 2,801.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.57, 6,797.69 and 2,801.76 is: 3,866.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.57 : 6,797.69 = 2,801.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.57/6,797.69 = 2,801.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.57x = 6,797.69 × 2,801.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.57x = 19,045,495.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,045,495.93/4,925.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.66

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