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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.83, 6,661.62 and 2,837.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.83, 6,661.62 and 2,837.57 is: 3,916.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.83 : 6,661.62 = 2,837.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.83/6,661.62 = 2,837.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.83x = 6,661.62 × 2,837.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.83x = 18,902,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,902,813.06/4,826.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.20

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