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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.57, 6,632.87 and 2,682.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.57, 6,632.87 and 2,682.19 is: 3,701.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.57 : 6,632.87 = 2,682.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.57/6,632.87 = 2,682.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.57x = 6,632.87 × 2,682.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.57x = 17,790,617.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,790,617.59/4,806.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.31

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