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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.16, 6,632.49 and 2,710.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.16, 6,632.49 and 2,710.27 is: 3,740.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.16 : 6,632.49 = 2,710.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.16/6,632.49 = 2,710.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.16x = 6,632.49 × 2,710.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.16x = 17,975,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,975,838.67/4,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.17

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