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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.08, 6,631.68 and 2,709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.08, 6,631.68 and 2,709.92 is: 3,739.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.08 : 6,631.68 = 2,709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.08/6,631.68 = 2,709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.08x = 6,631.68 × 2,709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.08x = 17,971,322.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,971,322.27/4,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.29

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