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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.15, 6,638.94 and 2,821.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.15, 6,638.94 and 2,821.34 is: 3,893.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.15 : 6,638.94 = 2,821.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.15/6,638.94 = 2,821.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.15x = 6,638.94 × 2,821.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.15x = 18,730,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,730,673.78/4,811.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.18

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