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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.94, 6,694.14 and 2,863.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.94, 6,694.14 and 2,863.18 is: 3,950.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.94 : 6,694.14 = 2,863.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.94/6,694.14 = 2,863.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.94x = 6,694.14 × 2,863.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.94x = 19,166,527.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,166,527.77/4,851.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.28

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