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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,802.89, 6,628.64 and 2,814.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,802.89, 6,628.64 and 2,814.23 is: 3,884.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,802.89 : 6,628.64 = 2,814.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,802.89/6,628.64 = 2,814.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,802.89x = 6,628.64 × 2,814.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,802.89x = 18,654,520.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,654,520.05/4,802.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.02

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