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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.20, 6,789.85 and 2,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.20, 6,789.85 and 2,825 is: 3,898.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.20 : 6,789.85 = 2,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.20/6,789.85 = 2,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.20x = 6,789.85 × 2,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.20x = 19,181,326.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,181,326.25/4,920.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.49

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