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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,945.39, 6,823.97 and 2,849.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,945.39, 6,823.97 and 2,849.11 is: 3,931.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,945.39 : 6,823.97 = 2,849.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,945.39/6,823.97 = 2,849.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,945.39x = 6,823.97 × 2,849.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,945.39x = 19,442,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,442,241.17/4,945.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.39

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