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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,822.83, 6,656.59 and 2,834.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,822.83, 6,656.59 and 2,834.03 is: 3,911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,822.83 : 6,656.59 = 2,834.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,822.83/6,656.59 = 2,834.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,822.83x = 6,656.59 × 2,834.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,822.83x = 18,864,975.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,864,975.76/4,822.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.60

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