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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,780.94, 6,597.21 and 2,792.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,780.94, 6,597.21 and 2,792.65 is: 3,853.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,780.94 : 6,597.21 = 2,792.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,780.94/6,597.21 = 2,792.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,780.94x = 6,597.21 × 2,792.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,780.94x = 18,423,682.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,423,682.01/4,780.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.57

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