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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.95, 6,633.50 and 2,711.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.95, 6,633.50 and 2,711.07 is: 3,741.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.95 : 6,633.50 = 2,711.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.95/6,633.50 = 2,711.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.95x = 6,633.50 × 2,711.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.95x = 17,983,869.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,983,869.29/4,806.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.23

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