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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.48, 6,801.66 and 2,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.48, 6,801.66 and 2,833.20 is: 3,909.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.48 : 6,801.66 = 2,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.48/6,801.66 = 2,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.48x = 6,801.66 × 2,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.48x = 19,270,463.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,270,463.11/4,929.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.23

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