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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.34, 6,461.75 and 2,794.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.34, 6,461.75 and 2,794.07 is: 3,855.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.34 : 6,461.75 = 2,794.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.34/6,461.75 = 2,794.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.34x = 6,461.75 × 2,794.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.34x = 18,054,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,604.96/4,682.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.89

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