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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.06, 6,710.85 and 2,846.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.06, 6,710.85 and 2,846.90 is: 3,928.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.06 : 6,710.85 = 2,846.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.06/6,710.85 = 2,846.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.06x = 6,710.85 × 2,846.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.06x = 19,105,118.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,105,118.87/4,863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.62

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