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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.53, 6,633.04 and 2,682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.53, 6,633.04 and 2,682.16 is: 3,701.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.53 : 6,633.04 = 2,682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.53/6,633.04 = 2,682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.53x = 6,633.04 × 2,682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.53x = 17,790,851.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,790,851.28/4,806.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.39

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