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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,837.61, 6,675.41 and 2,848.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,837.61, 6,675.41 and 2,848.05 is: 3,930.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,837.61 : 6,675.41 = 2,848.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,837.61/6,675.41 = 2,848.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,837.61x = 6,675.41 × 2,848.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,837.61x = 19,011,908.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,011,908.57/4,837.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.02

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