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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.49, 6,683.87 and 2,718.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.49, 6,683.87 and 2,718.96 is: 3,752.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.49 : 6,683.87 = 2,718.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.49/6,683.87 = 2,718.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.49x = 6,683.87 × 2,718.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.49x = 18,173,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,173,161.58/4,843.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.08

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