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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.04, 6,836.49 and 2,830.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.04, 6,836.49 and 2,830.50 is: 3,905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.04 : 6,836.49 = 2,830.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.04/6,836.49 = 2,830.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.04x = 6,836.49 × 2,830.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.04x = 19,350,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,350,684.95/4,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.25

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