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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.42, 6,632.33 and 2,710.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.42, 6,632.33 and 2,710.55 is: 3,740.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.42 : 6,632.33 = 2,710.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.42/6,632.33 = 2,710.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.42x = 6,632.33 × 2,710.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.42x = 17,977,215.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977,215.37/4,806.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.25

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