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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.42, 6,660.90 and 2,838.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.42, 6,660.90 and 2,838.88 is: 3,916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.42 : 6,660.90 = 2,838.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.42/6,660.90 = 2,838.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.42x = 6,660.90 × 2,838.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.42x = 18,909,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,909,495.79/4,828.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.29

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