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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.70, 6,605.96 and 2,797.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.70, 6,605.96 and 2,797.54 is: 3,860.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.70 : 6,605.96 = 2,797.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.70/6,605.96 = 2,797.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.70x = 6,605.96 × 2,797.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.70x = 18,480,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,480,406.84/4,786.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.79

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