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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.32, 6,803.98 and 2,806.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.32, 6,803.98 and 2,806.14 is: 3,872.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.32 : 6,803.98 = 2,806.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.32/6,803.98 = 2,806.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.32x = 6,803.98 × 2,806.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.32x = 19,092,920.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,092,920.44/4,930.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.55

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