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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.83, 6,633.59 and 2,790.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.83, 6,633.59 and 2,790.09 is: 3,850.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.83 : 6,633.59 = 2,790.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.83/6,633.59 = 2,790.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.83x = 6,633.59 × 2,790.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.83x = 18,508,313.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,508,313.12/4,806.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.42

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