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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,566.66, 6,844.98 and 1,792.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,566.66, 6,844.98 and 1,792.82 is: 2,687.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,566.66 : 6,844.98 = 1,792.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,566.66/6,844.98 = 1,792.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,566.66x = 6,844.98 × 1,792.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,566.66x = 12,271,782.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,271,782.82/4,566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.26

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