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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.59, 6,802.54 and 2,833.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.59, 6,802.54 and 2,833.71 is: 3,910.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.59 : 6,802.54 = 2,833.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.59/6,802.54 = 2,833.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.59x = 6,802.54 × 2,833.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.59x = 19,276,411.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,276,411.45/4,929.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.35

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