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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.94, 6,185.62 and 2,713.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.94, 6,185.62 and 2,713.72 is: 3,745.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.94 : 6,185.62 = 2,713.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.94/6,185.62 = 2,713.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.94x = 6,185.62 × 2,713.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.94x = 16,786,040.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,786,040.71/4,481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.26

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