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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.49, 6,718.03 and 2,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.49, 6,718.03 and 2,630.72 is: 3,944.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.49 : 6,718.03 = 2,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.49/6,718.03 = 2,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.49x = 6,718.03 × 2,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.49x = 17,673,255.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,673,255.88/4,480.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.49

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