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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.60, 6,659.52 and 2,836.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.60, 6,659.52 and 2,836.24 is: 3,914.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.60 : 6,659.52 = 2,836.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.60/6,659.52 = 2,836.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.60x = 6,659.52 × 2,836.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.60x = 18,887,997.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,887,997.00/4,825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.12

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