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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.68, 6,640.56 and 2,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.68, 6,640.56 and 2,716 is: 3,748.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.68 : 6,640.56 = 2,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.68/6,640.56 = 2,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.68x = 6,640.56 × 2,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.68x = 18,035,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,035,760.96/4,811.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.33

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