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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.22, 6,632.41 and 2,681.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.22, 6,632.41 and 2,681.72 is: 3,700.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.22 : 6,632.41 = 2,681.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.22/6,632.41 = 2,681.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.22x = 6,632.41 × 2,681.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.22x = 17,786,266.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,786,266.55/4,806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.68

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