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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.56, 6,644.19 and 2,718.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.56, 6,644.19 and 2,718.73 is: 3,751.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.56 : 6,644.19 = 2,718.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.56/6,644.19 = 2,718.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.56x = 6,644.19 × 2,718.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.56x = 18,063,758.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,063,758.68/4,814.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.90

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