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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.72, 6,838.89 and 2,859.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.72, 6,838.89 and 2,859.85 is: 3,946.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.72 : 6,838.89 = 2,859.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.72/6,838.89 = 2,859.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.72x = 6,838.89 × 2,859.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.72x = 19,558,199.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,558,199.57/4,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.59

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