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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,840.83, 6,680.07 and 2,851.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,840.83, 6,680.07 and 2,851.27 is: 3,934.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,840.83 : 6,680.07 = 2,851.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,840.83/6,680.07 = 2,851.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,840.83x = 6,680.07 × 2,851.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,840.83x = 19,046,666.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,046,666.49/4,840.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.59

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