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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.33, 6,632.49 and 2,681.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.33, 6,632.49 and 2,681.48 is: 3,700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.33 : 6,632.49 = 2,681.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.33/6,632.49 = 2,681.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.33x = 6,632.49 × 2,681.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.33x = 17,784,889.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,784,889.29/4,806.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.31

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