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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.29, 6,825.86 and 2,821.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.29, 6,825.86 and 2,821.82 is: 3,894.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.29 : 6,825.86 = 2,821.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.29/6,825.86 = 2,821.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.29x = 6,825.86 × 2,821.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.29x = 19,261,345.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,261,345.68/4,946.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.10

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