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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,886.91, 6,743.97 and 2,648.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,886.91, 6,743.97 and 2,648.79 is: 3,655.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,886.91 : 6,743.97 = 2,648.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,886.91/6,743.97 = 2,648.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,886.91x = 6,743.97 × 2,648.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,886.91x = 17,863,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863,360.30/4,886.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.35

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