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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,883.27, 6,738.93 and 2,645.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,883.27, 6,738.93 and 2,645.15 is: 3,650.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,883.27 : 6,738.93 = 2,645.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,883.27/6,738.93 = 2,645.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,883.27x = 6,738.93 × 2,645.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,883.27x = 17,825,446.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,825,446.99/4,883.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.31

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