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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,804.97, 6,630.86 and 2,709.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,804.97, 6,630.86 and 2,709.09 is: 3,738.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,804.97 : 6,630.86 = 2,709.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,804.97/6,630.86 = 2,709.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,804.97x = 6,630.86 × 2,709.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,804.97x = 17,963,582.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,963,582.97/4,804.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.55

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