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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,836.88, 6,674.89 and 2,848.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,836.88, 6,674.89 and 2,848.67 is: 3,931.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,836.88 : 6,674.89 = 2,848.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,836.88/6,674.89 = 2,848.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,836.88x = 6,674.89 × 2,848.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,836.88x = 19,014,525.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,014,525.52/4,836.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.16

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