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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.62, 6,797.32 and 2,801.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.62, 6,797.32 and 2,801.15 is: 3,865.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.62 : 6,797.32 = 2,801.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.62/6,797.32 = 2,801.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.62x = 6,797.32 × 2,801.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.62x = 19,040,338.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,040,338.66/4,925.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.57

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