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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.70, 6,662.43 and 2,837.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.70, 6,662.43 and 2,837.16 is: 3,916.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.70 : 6,662.43 = 2,837.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.70/6,662.43 = 2,837.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.70x = 6,662.43 × 2,837.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.70x = 18,902,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,902,379.90/4,826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.21

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