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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.01, 6,806.19 and 2,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.01, 6,806.19 and 2,836 is: 3,913.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.01 : 6,806.19 = 2,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.01/6,806.19 = 2,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.01x = 6,806.19 × 2,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.01x = 19,302,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,302,354.84/4,932.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.69

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