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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,807.61, 6,634.50 and 2,683.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,807.61, 6,634.50 and 2,683.28 is: 3,702.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,807.61 : 6,634.50 = 2,683.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,807.61/6,634.50 = 2,683.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,807.61x = 6,634.50 × 2,683.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,807.61x = 17,802,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,802,187.99/4,807.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.92

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