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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.76, 6,632.58 and 2,710.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.76, 6,632.58 and 2,710.84 is: 3,740.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.76 : 6,632.58 = 2,710.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.76/6,632.58 = 2,710.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.76x = 6,632.58 × 2,710.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.76x = 17,979,863.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,979,863.17/4,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.54

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