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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,970.39, 6,859.32 and 2,846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,970.39, 6,859.32 and 2,846.30 is: 3,928.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,970.39 : 6,859.32 = 2,846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,970.39/6,859.32 = 2,846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,970.39x = 6,859.32 × 2,846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,970.39x = 19,523,684.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,523,684.13/4,970.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.00

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