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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,814.78, 6,644.34 and 2,690.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,814.78, 6,644.34 and 2,690.18 is: 3,712.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,814.78 : 6,644.34 = 2,690.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,814.78/6,644.34 = 2,690.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,814.78x = 6,644.34 × 2,690.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,814.78x = 17,874,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,874,470.58/4,814.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.42

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