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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.95, 6,652.77 and 2,832.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.95, 6,652.77 and 2,832.59 is: 3,908.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.95 : 6,652.77 = 2,832.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.95/6,652.77 = 2,832.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.95x = 6,652.77 × 2,832.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.95x = 18,844,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,844,536.51/4,821.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.08

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