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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,809.81, 6,637.59 and 2,713.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,809.81, 6,637.59 and 2,713.94 is: 3,745.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,809.81 : 6,637.59 = 2,713.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,809.81/6,637.59 = 2,713.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,809.81x = 6,637.59 × 2,713.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,809.81x = 18,014,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,014,021.00/4,809.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.27

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