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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.80, 6,848.22 and 2,837.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.80, 6,848.22 and 2,837.91 is: 3,916.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.80 : 6,848.22 = 2,837.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.80/6,848.22 = 2,837.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.80x = 6,848.22 × 2,837.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.80x = 19,434,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,434,632.02/4,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.06

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