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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.96, 6,807.18 and 2,837.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.96, 6,807.18 and 2,837.10 is: 3,915.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.96 : 6,807.18 = 2,837.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.96/6,807.18 = 2,837.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.96x = 6,807.18 × 2,837.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.96x = 19,312,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,312,650.38/4,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.02

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