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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.45, 6,661.37 and 2,837.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.45, 6,661.37 and 2,837.09 is: 3,915.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.45 : 6,661.37 = 2,837.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.45/6,661.37 = 2,837.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.45x = 6,661.37 × 2,837.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.45x = 18,898,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,898,892.03/4,826.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.69

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