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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.18, 6,632.44 and 2,710.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.18, 6,632.44 and 2,710.31 is: 3,740.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.18 : 6,632.44 = 2,710.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.18/6,632.44 = 2,710.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.18x = 6,632.44 × 2,710.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.18x = 17,975,968.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,975,968.46/4,806.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.18

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