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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.60, 6,831.77 and 2,826.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.60, 6,831.77 and 2,826.27 is: 3,901.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.60 : 6,831.77 = 2,826.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.60/6,831.77 = 2,826.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.60x = 6,831.77 × 2,826.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.60x = 19,308,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,308,412.47/4,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.01

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