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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.84, 6,668.69 and 2,842.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.84, 6,668.69 and 2,842.67 is: 3,922.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.84 : 6,668.69 = 2,842.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.84/6,668.69 = 2,842.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.84x = 6,668.69 × 2,842.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.84x = 18,956,851.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,956,851.66/4,832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.51

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