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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,807.65, 6,633.99 and 2,711.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,807.65, 6,633.99 and 2,711.64 is: 3,741.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,807.65 : 6,633.99 = 2,711.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,807.65/6,633.99 = 2,711.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,807.65x = 6,633.99 × 2,711.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,807.65x = 17,988,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,988,992.64/4,807.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.74

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