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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.80, 6,659.73 and 2,836.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.80, 6,659.73 and 2,836.46 is: 3,914.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.80 : 6,659.73 = 2,836.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.80/6,659.73 = 2,836.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.80x = 6,659.73 × 2,836.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.80x = 18,890,043.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,890,043.57/4,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.39

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