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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,834.45, 6,671.13 and 2,681.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,834.45, 6,671.13 and 2,681.06 is: 3,699.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,834.45 : 6,671.13 = 2,681.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,834.45/6,671.13 = 2,681.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,834.45x = 6,671.13 × 2,681.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,834.45x = 17,885,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,885,666.44/4,834.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.63

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