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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.65, 6,806.44 and 2,808.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.65, 6,806.44 and 2,808.46 is: 3,875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.65 : 6,806.44 = 2,808.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.65/6,806.44 = 2,808.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.65x = 6,806.44 × 2,808.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.65x = 19,115,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,115,614.48/4,932.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.32

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