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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.68, 6,497.96 and 2,612.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.68, 6,497.96 and 2,612.82 is: 3,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.68 : 6,497.96 = 2,612.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.68/6,497.96 = 2,612.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.68x = 6,497.96 × 2,612.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.68x = 16,977,999.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,977,999.85/4,708.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.68

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