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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,808.97, 6,636.41 and 2,819.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,808.97, 6,636.41 and 2,819.56 is: 3,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,808.97 : 6,636.41 = 2,819.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,808.97/6,636.41 = 2,819.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,808.97x = 6,636.41 × 2,819.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,808.97x = 18,711,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,711,740.58/4,808.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.01

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