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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.41, 6,838.61 and 2,859.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.41, 6,838.61 and 2,859.93 is: 3,947.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.41 : 6,838.61 = 2,859.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.41/6,838.61 = 2,859.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.41x = 6,838.61 × 2,859.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.41x = 19,557,931.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,557,931.60/4,954.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.58

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