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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.77, 6,653.34 and 2,832.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.77, 6,653.34 and 2,832.97 is: 3,909.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.77 : 6,653.34 = 2,832.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.77/6,653.34 = 2,832.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.77x = 6,653.34 × 2,832.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.77x = 18,848,695.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,848,695.99/4,821.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.08

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