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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,815.69, 6,647.31 and 2,826.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,815.69, 6,647.31 and 2,826.87 is: 3,902.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,815.69 : 6,647.31 = 2,826.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,815.69/6,647.31 = 2,826.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,815.69x = 6,647.31 × 2,826.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,815.69x = 18,791,081.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,791,081.22/4,815.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.05

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