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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,805.48, 6,631.39 and 2,680.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,805.48, 6,631.39 and 2,680.98 is: 3,699.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,805.48 : 6,631.39 = 2,680.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,805.48/6,631.39 = 2,680.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,805.48x = 6,631.39 × 2,680.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,805.48x = 17,778,624.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,778,624.67/4,805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.66

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