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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,823.64, 6,657.66 and 2,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,823.64, 6,657.66 and 2,835 is: 3,912.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,823.64 : 6,657.66 = 2,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,823.64/6,657.66 = 2,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,823.64x = 6,657.66 × 2,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,823.64x = 18,874,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,874,466.10/4,823.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.91

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