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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.59, 6,803.91 and 2,834.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.59, 6,803.91 and 2,834.71 is: 3,911.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.59 : 6,803.91 = 2,834.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.59/6,803.91 = 2,834.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.59x = 6,803.91 × 2,834.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.59x = 19,287,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,287,111.72/4,930.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.72

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