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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,805.74, 6,632.44 and 2,681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,805.74, 6,632.44 and 2,681.28 is: 3,700.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,805.74 : 6,632.44 = 2,681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,805.74/6,632.44 = 2,681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,805.74x = 6,632.44 × 2,681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,805.74x = 17,783,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,783,428.72/4,805.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.46

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