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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.51, 6,632.99 and 2,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.51, 6,632.99 and 2,710.64 is: 3,740.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.51 : 6,632.99 = 2,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.51/6,632.99 = 2,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.51x = 6,632.99 × 2,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.51x = 17,979,601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,979,601.30/4,806.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.68

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