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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,486.62, 6,729.93 and 2,018.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,486.62, 6,729.93 and 2,018.55 is: 3,027.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,486.62 : 6,729.93 = 2,018.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,486.62/6,729.93 = 2,018.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,486.62x = 6,729.93 × 2,018.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,486.62x = 13,584,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,584,725.44/4,486.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.83

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