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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.50, 6,795.90 and 2,829.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.50, 6,795.90 and 2,829.12 is: 3,904.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.50 : 6,795.90 = 2,829.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.50/6,795.90 = 2,829.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.50x = 6,795.90 × 2,829.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.50x = 19,226,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,226,416.61/4,924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.24

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