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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,805.65, 6,632.37 and 2,681.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,805.65, 6,632.37 and 2,681.53 is: 3,700.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,805.65 : 6,632.37 = 2,681.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,805.65/6,632.37 = 2,681.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,805.65x = 6,632.37 × 2,681.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,805.65x = 17,784,899.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,784,899.13/4,805.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.83

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