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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,940.46, 6,818.91 and 2,845.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,940.46, 6,818.91 and 2,845.26 is: 3,927.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,940.46 : 6,818.91 = 2,845.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,940.46/6,818.91 = 2,845.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,940.46x = 6,818.91 × 2,845.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,940.46x = 19,401,571.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,401,571.87/4,940.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.08

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