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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,802.58, 6,627.69 and 2,706.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,802.58, 6,627.69 and 2,706.66 is: 3,735.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,802.58 : 6,627.69 = 2,706.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,802.58/6,627.69 = 2,706.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,802.58x = 6,627.69 × 2,706.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,802.58x = 17,938,903.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,938,903.42/4,802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.26

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