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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.94, 6,633.60 and 2,682.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.94, 6,633.60 and 2,682.42 is: 3,701.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.94 : 6,633.60 = 2,682.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.94/6,633.60 = 2,682.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.94x = 6,633.60 × 2,682.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.94x = 17,794,101.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,794,101.31/4,806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.75

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