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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,918.41, 6,786.63 and 2,822.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,918.41, 6,786.63 and 2,822.13 is: 3,894.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,918.41 : 6,786.63 = 2,822.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,918.41/6,786.63 = 2,822.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,918.41x = 6,786.63 × 2,822.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,918.41x = 19,152,752.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,152,752.12/4,918.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.09

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