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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,883.20, 6,738.83 and 2,645.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,883.20, 6,738.83 and 2,645.07 is: 3,650.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,883.20 : 6,738.83 = 2,645.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,883.20/6,738.83 = 2,645.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,883.20x = 6,738.83 × 2,645.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,883.20x = 17,824,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,824,683.68/4,883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.21

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