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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,804.58, 6,630.33 and 2,814.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,804.58, 6,630.33 and 2,814.74 is: 3,884.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,804.58 : 6,630.33 = 2,814.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,804.58/6,630.33 = 2,814.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,804.58x = 6,630.33 × 2,814.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,804.58x = 18,662,655.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,662,655.06/4,804.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.35

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