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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,931.59, 6,805.29 and 2,835.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,931.59, 6,805.29 and 2,835.71 is: 3,913.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,931.59 : 6,805.29 = 2,835.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,931.59/6,805.29 = 2,835.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,931.59x = 6,805.29 × 2,835.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,931.59x = 19,297,828.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,297,828.91/4,931.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.10

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