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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.85, 6,836.25 and 2,829.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.85, 6,836.25 and 2,829.52 is: 3,905.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.85 : 6,836.25 = 2,829.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.85/6,836.25 = 2,829.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.85x = 6,836.25 × 2,829.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.85x = 19,343,306.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,343,306.10/4,952.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.49

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