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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.38, 6,682.25 and 2,718.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.38, 6,682.25 and 2,718.54 is: 3,750.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.38 : 6,682.25 = 2,718.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.38/6,682.25 = 2,718.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.38x = 6,682.25 × 2,718.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.38x = 18,165,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,165,950.32/4,843.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.68

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