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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.09, 6,682.72 and 2,718.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.09, 6,682.72 and 2,718.73 is: 3,751.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.09 : 6,682.72 = 2,718.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.09/6,682.72 = 2,718.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.09x = 6,682.72 × 2,718.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.09x = 18,168,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,168,464.34/4,843.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.42

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