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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,803.47, 6,628.79 and 2,707.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,803.47, 6,628.79 and 2,707.59 is: 3,736.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,803.47 : 6,628.79 = 2,707.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,803.47/6,628.79 = 2,707.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,803.47x = 6,628.79 × 2,707.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,803.47x = 17,948,061.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,948,061.91/4,803.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.48

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