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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,804.65, 6,630.99 and 2,680.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,804.65, 6,630.99 and 2,680.53 is: 3,699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,804.65 : 6,630.99 = 2,680.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,804.65/6,630.99 = 2,680.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,804.65x = 6,630.99 × 2,680.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,804.65x = 17,774,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,774,567.62/4,804.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.45

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