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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,807.31, 6,633.96 and 2,683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,807.31, 6,633.96 and 2,683.04 is: 3,702.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,807.31 : 6,633.96 = 2,683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,807.31/6,633.96 = 2,683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,807.31x = 6,633.96 × 2,683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,807.31x = 17,799,180.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,799,180.04/4,807.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.52

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