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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.96, 6,826.92 and 2,851.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.96, 6,826.92 and 2,851.28 is: 3,934.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.96 : 6,826.92 = 2,851.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.96/6,826.92 = 2,851.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.96x = 6,826.92 × 2,851.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.96x = 19,465,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,465,460.46/4,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.83

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