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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,785.91, 6,603.59 and 2,796.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,785.91, 6,603.59 and 2,796.09 is: 3,858.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,785.91 : 6,603.59 = 2,796.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,785.91/6,603.59 = 2,796.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,785.91x = 6,603.59 × 2,796.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,785.91x = 18,464,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,464,209.31/4,785.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.03

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