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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,958.23, 6,842.34 and 2,862.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,958.23, 6,842.34 and 2,862.35 is: 3,950.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,958.23 : 6,842.34 = 2,862.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,958.23/6,842.34 = 2,862.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,958.23x = 6,842.34 × 2,862.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,958.23x = 19,585,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,585,171.90/4,958.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.03

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