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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,841.58, 6,681.14 and 2,716.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,841.58, 6,681.14 and 2,716.85 is: 3,749.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,841.58 : 6,681.14 = 2,716.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,841.58/6,681.14 = 2,716.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,841.58x = 6,681.14 × 2,716.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,841.58x = 18,151,608.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,151,608.22/4,841.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.11

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