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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,942.69, 6,820.94 and 2,848.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,942.69, 6,820.94 and 2,848.03 is: 3,930.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,942.69 : 6,820.94 = 2,848.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,942.69/6,820.94 = 2,848.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,942.69x = 6,820.94 × 2,848.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,942.69x = 19,426,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426,231.82/4,942.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.30

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