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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.76, 6,185.40 and 2,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.76, 6,185.40 and 2,713.44 is: 3,744.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.76 : 6,185.40 = 2,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.76/6,185.40 = 2,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.76x = 6,185.40 × 2,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.76x = 16,783,711.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,783,711.78/4,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.89

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