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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,947.04, 6,826.60 and 2,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,947.04, 6,826.60 and 2,851 is: 3,934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,947.04 : 6,826.60 = 2,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,947.04/6,826.60 = 2,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,947.04x = 6,826.60 × 2,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,947.04x = 19,462,636.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,462,636.60/4,947.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.20

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