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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.82, 6,642.95 and 2,825.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.82, 6,642.95 and 2,825.46 is: 3,898.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.82 : 6,642.95 = 2,825.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.82/6,642.95 = 2,825.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.82x = 6,642.95 × 2,825.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.82x = 18,769,375.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,769,375.38/4,814.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.25

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