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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,802.91, 6,628.01 and 2,707.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,802.91, 6,628.01 and 2,707.03 is: 3,735.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,802.91 : 6,628.01 = 2,707.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,802.91/6,628.01 = 2,707.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,802.91x = 6,628.01 × 2,707.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,802.91x = 17,942,231.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,942,231.89/4,802.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.70

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