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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.84, 6,796.98 and 2,829.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.84, 6,796.98 and 2,829.96 is: 3,904.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.84 : 6,796.98 = 2,829.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.84/6,796.98 = 2,829.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.84x = 6,796.98 × 2,829.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.84x = 19,235,181.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,235,181.52/4,925.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.96

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