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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.44, 6,632.91 and 2,817.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.44, 6,632.91 and 2,817.01 is: 3,887.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.44 : 6,632.91 = 2,817.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.44/6,632.91 = 2,817.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.44x = 6,632.91 × 2,817.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.44x = 18,684,973.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,684,973.80/4,806.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.49

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