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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.93, 6,633.36 and 2,682.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.93, 6,633.36 and 2,682.72 is: 3,702.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.93 : 6,633.36 = 2,682.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.93/6,633.36 = 2,682.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.93x = 6,633.36 × 2,682.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.93x = 17,795,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,795,447.54/4,806.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.04

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