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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,833.95, 6,671.79 and 2,846.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,833.95, 6,671.79 and 2,846.21 is: 3,928.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,833.95 : 6,671.79 = 2,846.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,833.95/6,671.79 = 2,846.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,833.95x = 6,671.79 × 2,846.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,833.95x = 18,989,282.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,989,282.06/4,833.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.32

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