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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,805.32, 6,631.26 and 2,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,805.32, 6,631.26 and 2,709.44 is: 3,738.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,805.32 : 6,631.26 = 2,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,805.32/6,631.26 = 2,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,805.32x = 6,631.26 × 2,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,805.32x = 17,967,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,967,001.09/4,805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.98

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