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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.56, 6,633.15 and 2,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.56, 6,633.15 and 2,682.24 is: 3,701.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.56 : 6,633.15 = 2,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.56/6,633.15 = 2,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.56x = 6,633.15 × 2,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.56x = 17,791,700.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,791,700.26/4,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.55

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