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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.57, 6,634.28 and 2,711.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.57, 6,634.28 and 2,711.91 is: 3,743.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.57 : 6,634.28 = 2,711.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.57/6,634.28 = 2,711.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.57x = 6,634.28 × 2,711.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.57x = 17,991,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,991,556.72/4,806.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.12

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