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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.23, 6,737.48 and 2,644.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.23, 6,737.48 and 2,644.13 is: 3,648.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.23 : 6,737.48 = 2,644.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.23/6,737.48 = 2,644.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.23x = 6,737.48 × 2,644.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.23x = 17,814,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,814,726.08/4,882.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.89

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