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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,804.36, 6,629.62 and 2,709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,804.36, 6,629.62 and 2,709 is: 3,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,804.36 : 6,629.62 = 2,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,804.36/6,629.62 = 2,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,804.36x = 6,629.62 × 2,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,804.36x = 17,959,640.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,959,640.58/4,804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.20

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