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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.31, 6,632.58 and 2,682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.31, 6,632.58 and 2,682.04 is: 3,701.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.31 : 6,632.58 = 2,682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.31/6,632.58 = 2,682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.31x = 6,632.58 × 2,682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.31x = 17,788,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,788,844.86/4,806.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.14

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