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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.84, 6,828.78 and 2,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.84, 6,828.78 and 2,854.20 is: 3,936.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.84 : 6,828.78 = 2,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.84/6,828.78 = 2,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.84x = 6,828.78 × 2,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.84x = 19,490,703.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,490,703.88/4,950.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.85

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