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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814, 6,642.96 and 2,718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814, 6,642.96 and 2,718.08 is: 3,750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814 : 6,642.96 = 2,718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814/6,642.96 = 2,718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814x = 6,642.96 × 2,718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814x = 18,056,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,056,096.72/4,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.75

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