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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.65, 7,066.89 and 1,791.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.65, 7,066.89 and 1,791.01 is: 2,686.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.65 : 7,066.89 = 1,791.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.65/7,066.89 = 1,791.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.65x = 7,066.89 × 1,791.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.65x = 12,656,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,656,870.66/4,710.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.86

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