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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,808.82, 6,635.97 and 2,713.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,808.82, 6,635.97 and 2,713.14 is: 3,744.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,808.82 : 6,635.97 = 2,713.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,808.82/6,635.97 = 2,713.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,808.82x = 6,635.97 × 2,713.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,808.82x = 18,004,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,004,315.65/4,808.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.02

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