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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.11, 6,683.45 and 2,148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.11, 6,683.45 and 2,148.75 is: 3,218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.11 : 6,683.45 = 2,148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.11/6,683.45 = 2,148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.11x = 6,683.45 × 2,148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.11x = 14,361,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,361,052.44/4,462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.44

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