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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,809.84, 6,637.58 and 2,713.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,809.84, 6,637.58 and 2,713.97 is: 3,745.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,809.84 : 6,637.58 = 2,713.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,809.84/6,637.58 = 2,713.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,809.84x = 6,637.58 × 2,713.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,809.84x = 18,014,192.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,014,192.99/4,809.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.28

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