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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,805.25, 6,630.96 and 2,680.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,805.25, 6,630.96 and 2,680.62 is: 3,699.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,805.25 : 6,630.96 = 2,680.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,805.25/6,630.96 = 2,680.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,805.25x = 6,630.96 × 2,680.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,805.25x = 17,775,084.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,775,084.00/4,805.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.10

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