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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,883.98, 6,739.90 and 2,645.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,883.98, 6,739.90 and 2,645.86 is: 3,651.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,883.98 : 6,739.90 = 2,645.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,883.98/6,739.90 = 2,645.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,883.98x = 6,739.90 × 2,645.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,883.98x = 17,832,831.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,832,831.81/4,883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.29

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