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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.69, 6,839.15 and 2,859.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.69, 6,839.15 and 2,859.81 is: 3,946.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.69 : 6,839.15 = 2,859.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.69/6,839.15 = 2,859.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.69x = 6,839.15 × 2,859.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.69x = 19,558,669.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,558,669.56/4,955.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.71

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