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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.72, 6,640.18 and 2,715.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.72, 6,640.18 and 2,715.84 is: 3,747.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.72 : 6,640.18 = 2,715.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.72/6,640.18 = 2,715.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.72x = 6,640.18 × 2,715.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.72x = 18,033,666.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,033,666.45/4,811.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.86

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