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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,808.59, 6,635.88 and 2,684.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,808.59, 6,635.88 and 2,684.32 is: 3,704.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,808.59 : 6,635.88 = 2,684.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,808.59/6,635.88 = 2,684.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,808.59x = 6,635.88 × 2,684.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,808.59x = 17,812,825.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,812,825.40/4,808.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.38

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