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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.83, 7,243.29 and 2,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.83, 7,243.29 and 2,639.40 is: 3,959.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.83 : 7,243.29 = 2,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.83/7,243.29 = 2,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.83x = 7,243.29 × 2,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.83x = 19,117,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,117,939.63/4,828.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.12

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