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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,803.39, 6,629.32 and 2,814.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,803.39, 6,629.32 and 2,814.74 is: 3,884.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,803.39 : 6,629.32 = 2,814.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,803.39/6,629.32 = 2,814.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,803.39x = 6,629.32 × 2,814.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,803.39x = 18,659,779.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,659,779.03/4,803.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.71

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