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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,797.71, 6,620.97 and 2,808.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,797.71, 6,620.97 and 2,808.35 is: 3,875.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,797.71 : 6,620.97 = 2,808.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,797.71/6,620.97 = 2,808.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,797.71x = 6,620.97 × 2,808.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,797.71x = 18,594,001.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,594,001.10/4,797.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.60

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