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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,564.93, 6,842.40 and 1,791.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,564.93, 6,842.40 and 1,791.13 is: 2,684.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,564.93 : 6,842.40 = 1,791.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,564.93/6,842.40 = 1,791.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,564.93x = 6,842.40 × 1,791.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,564.93x = 12,255,627.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,255,627.91/4,564.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.74

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