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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.98, 6,807.68 and 2,837.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.98, 6,807.68 and 2,837.11 is: 3,915.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.98 : 6,807.68 = 2,837.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.98/6,807.68 = 2,837.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.98x = 6,807.68 × 2,837.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.98x = 19,314,129.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,314,129.20/4,932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.30

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