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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,486.89, 6,191.46 and 2,718.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,486.89, 6,191.46 and 2,718.39 is: 3,751.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,486.89 : 6,191.46 = 2,718.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,486.89/6,191.46 = 2,718.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,486.89x = 6,191.46 × 2,718.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,486.89x = 16,830,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,830,802.95/4,486.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.11

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