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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.49, 6,638.91 and 2,715.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.49, 6,638.91 and 2,715.21 is: 3,746.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.49 : 6,638.91 = 2,715.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.49/6,638.91 = 2,715.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.49x = 6,638.91 × 2,715.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.49x = 18,025,988.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,025,988.05/4,811.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.45

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