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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,842.94, 6,682.22 and 2,852.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,842.94, 6,682.22 and 2,852.77 is: 3,936.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,842.94 : 6,682.22 = 2,852.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,842.94/6,682.22 = 2,852.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,842.94x = 6,682.22 × 2,852.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,842.94x = 19,062,827.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,062,827.18/4,842.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.21

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