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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.46, 6,668.17 and 2,842.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.46, 6,668.17 and 2,842.29 is: 3,921.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.46 : 6,668.17 = 2,842.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.46/6,668.17 = 2,842.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.46x = 6,668.17 × 2,842.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.46x = 18,952,888.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,952,888.35/4,832.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.99

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