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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,810.69, 6,638.85 and 2,714.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,810.69, 6,638.85 and 2,714.81 is: 3,746.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,810.69 : 6,638.85 = 2,714.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,810.69/6,638.85 = 2,714.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,810.69x = 6,638.85 × 2,714.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,810.69x = 18,023,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,023,216.37/4,810.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.49

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