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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,915.14, 6,782.94 and 2,819.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,915.14, 6,782.94 and 2,819.25 is: 3,890.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,915.14 : 6,782.94 = 2,819.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,915.14/6,782.94 = 2,819.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,915.14x = 6,782.94 × 2,819.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,915.14x = 19,122,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,122,803.60/4,915.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.59

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