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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,804.95, 6,630.83 and 2,709.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,804.95, 6,630.83 and 2,709.07 is: 3,738.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,804.95 : 6,630.83 = 2,709.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,804.95/6,630.83 = 2,709.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,804.95x = 6,630.83 × 2,709.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,804.95x = 17,963,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,963,369.08/4,804.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.52

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