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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,841.63, 6,681.92 and 2,852.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,841.63, 6,681.92 and 2,852.83 is: 3,937.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,841.63 : 6,681.92 = 2,852.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,841.63/6,681.92 = 2,852.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,841.63x = 6,681.92 × 2,852.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,841.63x = 19,062,381.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,062,381.83/4,841.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.18

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