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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.51, 6,643.54 and 2,718.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.51, 6,643.54 and 2,718.23 is: 3,750.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.51 : 6,643.54 = 2,718.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.51/6,643.54 = 2,718.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.51x = 6,643.54 × 2,718.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.51x = 18,058,669.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,058,669.73/4,814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.88

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