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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.46, 6,803.74 and 2,834.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.46, 6,803.74 and 2,834.59 is: 3,911.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.46 : 6,803.74 = 2,834.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.46/6,803.74 = 2,834.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.46x = 6,803.74 × 2,834.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.46x = 19,285,813.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,285,813.37/4,930.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.56

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