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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,805.63, 6,631.91 and 2,681.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,805.63, 6,631.91 and 2,681.08 is: 3,699.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,805.63 : 6,631.91 = 2,681.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,805.63/6,631.91 = 2,681.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,805.63x = 6,631.91 × 2,681.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,805.63x = 17,780,689.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,780,689.48/4,805.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.97

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