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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.97, 6,644.70 and 2,825.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.97, 6,644.70 and 2,825.55 is: 3,899.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.97 : 6,644.70 = 2,825.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.97/6,644.70 = 2,825.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.97x = 6,644.70 × 2,825.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.97x = 18,774,932.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,774,932.09/4,814.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.28

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