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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,782.94, 6,599.97 and 2,794.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,782.94, 6,599.97 and 2,794.65 is: 3,856.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,782.94 : 6,599.97 = 2,794.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,782.94/6,599.97 = 2,794.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,782.94x = 6,599.97 × 2,794.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,782.94x = 18,444,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,444,606.16/4,782.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.33

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