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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.08, 6,668.16 and 2,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.08, 6,668.16 and 2,842.20 is: 3,922.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.08 : 6,668.16 = 2,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.08/6,668.16 = 2,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.08x = 6,668.16 × 2,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.08x = 18,952,244.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,952,244.35/4,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.17

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