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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.85, 6,631.90 and 2,682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.85, 6,631.90 and 2,682.04 is: 3,700.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.85 : 6,631.90 = 2,682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.85/6,631.90 = 2,682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.85x = 6,631.90 × 2,682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.85x = 17,786,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,786,987.92/4,806.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.34

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