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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.97, 6,797.63 and 2,830.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.97, 6,797.63 and 2,830.31 is: 3,906.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.97 : 6,797.63 = 2,830.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.97/6,797.63 = 2,830.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.97x = 6,797.63 × 2,830.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.97x = 19,239,386.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,239,386.01/4,924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.50

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