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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.30, 6,610.59 and 2,694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.30, 6,610.59 and 2,694.44 is: 3,718.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.30 : 6,610.59 = 2,694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.30/6,610.59 = 2,694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.30x = 6,610.59 × 2,694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.30x = 17,811,838.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,811,838.12/4,790.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.31

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