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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.80, 6,947.40 and 2,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.80, 6,947.40 and 2,682.80 is: 4,028.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.80 : 6,947.40 = 2,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.80/6,947.40 = 2,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.80x = 6,947.40 × 2,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.80x = 18,638,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,638,484.72/4,626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.37

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