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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848.47, 6,690.89 and 2,640.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,848.47, 6,690.89 and 2,640.47 is: 3,643.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,848.47 : 6,690.89 = 2,640.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,848.47/6,690.89 = 2,640.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,848.47x = 6,690.89 × 2,640.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,848.47x = 17,667,077.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,667,077.70/4,848.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.85

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