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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.61, 6,722.45 and 2,633.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.61, 6,722.45 and 2,633.27 is: 3,950.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.61 : 6,722.45 = 2,633.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.61/6,722.45 = 2,633.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.61x = 6,722.45 × 2,633.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.61x = 17,702,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,702,015.69/4,480.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.81

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