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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.92, 6,841.44 and 2,862.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.92, 6,841.44 and 2,862.72 is: 3,950.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.92 : 6,841.44 = 2,862.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.92/6,841.44 = 2,862.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.92x = 6,841.44 × 2,862.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.92x = 19,585,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,585,127.12/4,957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.27

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