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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,881.78, 6,736.86 and 2,643.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,881.78, 6,736.86 and 2,643.65 is: 3,648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,881.78 : 6,736.86 = 2,643.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,881.78/6,736.86 = 2,643.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,881.78x = 6,736.86 × 2,643.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,881.78x = 17,809,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,809,919.50/4,881.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.25

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