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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.64, 6,644.28 and 2,718.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.64, 6,644.28 and 2,718.78 is: 3,751.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.64 : 6,644.28 = 2,718.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.64/6,644.28 = 2,718.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.64x = 6,644.28 × 2,718.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.64x = 18,064,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,064,335.58/4,814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.96

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