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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,883.28, 6,738.93 and 2,645.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,883.28, 6,738.93 and 2,645.16 is: 3,650.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,883.28 : 6,738.93 = 2,645.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,883.28/6,738.93 = 2,645.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,883.28x = 6,738.93 × 2,645.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,883.28x = 17,825,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,825,548.08/4,883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.32

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