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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,842.58, 6,682.51 and 2,717.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,842.58, 6,682.51 and 2,717.85 is: 3,750.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,842.58 : 6,682.51 = 2,717.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,842.58/6,682.51 = 2,717.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,842.58x = 6,682.51 × 2,717.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,842.58x = 18,162,059.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,162,059.80/4,842.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.49

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