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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.68, 6,461.88 and 2,795.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.68, 6,461.88 and 2,795.51 is: 3,857.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.68 : 6,461.88 = 2,795.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.68/6,461.88 = 2,795.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.68x = 6,461.88 × 2,795.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.68x = 18,064,255.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,064,255.83/4,682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.68

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