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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,486.42, 6,191.55 and 2,718.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,486.42, 6,191.55 and 2,718.19 is: 3,751.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,486.42 : 6,191.55 = 2,718.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,486.42/6,191.55 = 2,718.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,486.42x = 6,191.55 × 2,718.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,486.42x = 16,829,809.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,829,809.29/4,486.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.28

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