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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,840.62, 6,679.96 and 2,716.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,840.62, 6,679.96 and 2,716.19 is: 3,748.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,840.62 : 6,679.96 = 2,716.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,840.62/6,679.96 = 2,716.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,840.62x = 6,679.96 × 2,716.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,840.62x = 18,144,040.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,144,040.55/4,840.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.29

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