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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.51, 6,633.01 and 2,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.51, 6,633.01 and 2,682.28 is: 3,701.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.51 : 6,633.01 = 2,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.51/6,633.01 = 2,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.51x = 6,633.01 × 2,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.51x = 17,791,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,791,590.06/4,806.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.56

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