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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,804, 6,629.52 and 2,708.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,804, 6,629.52 and 2,708.13 is: 3,737.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,804 : 6,629.52 = 2,708.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,804/6,629.52 = 2,708.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,804x = 6,629.52 × 2,708.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,804x = 17,953,602.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,953,602.00/4,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.22

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