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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,810.32, 6,638.58 and 2,686.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,810.32, 6,638.58 and 2,686.27 is: 3,707.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,810.32 : 6,638.58 = 2,686.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,810.32/6,638.58 = 2,686.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,810.32x = 6,638.58 × 2,686.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,810.32x = 17,833,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,833,018.30/4,810.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.24

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