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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.59, 6,633.12 and 2,682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.59, 6,633.12 and 2,682.32 is: 3,701.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.59 : 6,633.12 = 2,682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.59/6,633.12 = 2,682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.59x = 6,633.12 × 2,682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.59x = 17,792,150.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,792,150.44/4,806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.62

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