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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,789.88, 6,609.97 and 2,694

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,789.88, 6,609.97 and 2,694 is: 3,717.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,789.88 : 6,609.97 = 2,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,789.88/6,609.97 = 2,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,789.88x = 6,609.97 × 2,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,789.88x = 17,807,259.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,807,259.18/4,789.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.68

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