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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.28, 6,805.93 and 2,808.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.28, 6,805.93 and 2,808.08 is: 3,874.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.28 : 6,805.93 = 2,808.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.28/6,805.93 = 2,808.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.28x = 6,805.93 × 2,808.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.28x = 19,111,581.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,111,581.87/4,932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.80

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