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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.84, 6,521.58 and 2,837.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.84, 6,521.58 and 2,837.64 is: 3,915.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.84 : 6,521.58 = 2,837.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.84/6,521.58 = 2,837.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.84x = 6,521.58 × 2,837.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.84x = 18,505,896.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,505,896.27/4,725.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.90

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