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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.95, 6,660.68 and 2,836.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.95, 6,660.68 and 2,836.59 is: 3,915.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.95 : 6,660.68 = 2,836.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.95/6,660.68 = 2,836.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.95x = 6,660.68 × 2,836.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.95x = 18,893,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,893,604.10/4,825.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.00

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