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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,813.34, 6,642.50 and 2,717.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,813.34, 6,642.50 and 2,717.46 is: 3,750.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,813.34 : 6,642.50 = 2,717.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,813.34/6,642.50 = 2,717.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,813.34x = 6,642.50 × 2,717.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,813.34x = 18,050,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,050,714.46/4,813.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.15

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