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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,789.53, 6,609.20 and 2,693.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,789.53, 6,609.20 and 2,693.25 is: 3,716.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,789.53 : 6,609.20 = 2,693.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,789.53/6,609.20 = 2,693.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,789.53x = 6,609.20 × 2,693.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,789.53x = 17,800,214.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,800,214.43/4,789.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.48

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