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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,492.48, 6,738.72 and 2,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,492.48, 6,738.72 and 2,182 is: 3,273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,492.48 : 6,738.72 = 2,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,492.48/6,738.72 = 2,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,492.48x = 6,738.72 × 2,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,492.48x = 14,703,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,703,887.04/4,492.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.00

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