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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.77, 6,865.69 and 2,822.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.77, 6,865.69 and 2,822.21 is: 3,894.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.77 : 6,865.69 = 2,822.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.77/6,865.69 = 2,822.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.77x = 6,865.69 × 2,822.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.77x = 19,376,370.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,376,370.54/4,975.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.15

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