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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,801.26, 6,625.72 and 2,705.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,801.26, 6,625.72 and 2,705.42 is: 3,733.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,801.26 : 6,625.72 = 2,705.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,801.26/6,625.72 = 2,705.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,801.26x = 6,625.72 × 2,705.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,801.26x = 17,925,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,925,355.40/4,801.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.47

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