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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.63, 6,848.80 and 1,791.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.63, 6,848.80 and 1,791.06 is: 2,685.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.63 : 6,848.80 = 1,791.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.63/6,848.80 = 1,791.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.63x = 6,848.80 × 1,791.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.63x = 12,266,611.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,266,611.73/4,567.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.55

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