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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,803.08, 6,628.38 and 2,707.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,803.08, 6,628.38 and 2,707.70 is: 3,736.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,803.08 : 6,628.38 = 2,707.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,803.08/6,628.38 = 2,707.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,803.08x = 6,628.38 × 2,707.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,803.08x = 17,947,664.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,947,664.53/4,803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.70

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