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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.84, 6,640.02 and 2,795.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.84, 6,640.02 and 2,795.07 is: 3,857.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.84 : 6,640.02 = 2,795.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.84/6,640.02 = 2,795.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.84x = 6,640.02 × 2,795.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.84x = 18,559,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,559,320.70/4,811.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.02

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