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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,842.83, 6,683.42 and 2,718.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,842.83, 6,683.42 and 2,718.52 is: 3,751.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,842.83 : 6,683.42 = 2,718.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,842.83/6,683.42 = 2,718.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,842.83x = 6,683.42 × 2,718.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,842.83x = 18,168,963.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,168,963.93/4,842.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.72

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