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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,935.78, 6,811.33 and 2,782.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,935.78, 6,811.33 and 2,782.13 is: 3,839.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,935.78 : 6,811.33 = 2,782.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,935.78/6,811.33 = 2,782.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,935.78x = 6,811.33 × 2,782.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,935.78x = 18,950,005.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,950,005.53/4,935.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.31

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