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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.58, 6,182.93 and 2,712.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.58, 6,182.93 and 2,712.54 is: 3,742.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.58 : 6,182.93 = 2,712.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.58/6,182.93 = 2,712.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.58x = 6,182.93 × 2,712.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.58x = 16,771,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,771,431.38/4,481.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.30

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