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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,878.22, 6,731.92 and 2,640.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,878.22, 6,731.92 and 2,640.10 is: 3,643.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,878.22 : 6,731.92 = 2,640.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,878.22/6,731.92 = 2,640.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,878.22x = 6,731.92 × 2,640.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,878.22x = 17,772,941.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,772,941.99/4,878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.33

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