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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,807.80, 6,635.40 and 2,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,807.80, 6,635.40 and 2,712 is: 3,742.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,807.80 : 6,635.40 = 2,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,807.80/6,635.40 = 2,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,807.80x = 6,635.40 × 2,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,807.80x = 17,995,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,995,204.80/4,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.92

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