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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,789.63, 6,610.29 and 2,694.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,789.63, 6,610.29 and 2,694.16 is: 3,718.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,789.63 : 6,610.29 = 2,694.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,789.63/6,610.29 = 2,694.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,789.63x = 6,610.29 × 2,694.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,789.63x = 17,809,145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,809,145.85/4,789.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.28

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