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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,801.65, 6,623.98 and 2,810.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,801.65, 6,623.98 and 2,810.98 is: 3,877.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,801.65 : 6,623.98 = 2,810.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,801.65/6,623.98 = 2,810.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,801.65x = 6,623.98 × 2,810.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,801.65x = 18,619,875.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,619,875.30/4,801.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.81

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