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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.97, 6,640.55 and 2,822.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.97, 6,640.55 and 2,822.57 is: 3,895.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.97 : 6,640.55 = 2,822.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.97/6,640.55 = 2,822.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.97x = 6,640.55 × 2,822.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.97x = 18,743,369.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,743,369.90/4,811.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.16

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