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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,807.76, 6,634.58 and 2,711.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,807.76, 6,634.58 and 2,711.88 is: 3,742.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,807.76 : 6,634.58 = 2,711.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,807.76/6,634.58 = 2,711.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,807.76x = 6,634.58 × 2,711.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,807.76x = 17,992,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,992,184.81/4,807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.32

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