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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.52, 6,610.64 and 2,694.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.52, 6,610.64 and 2,694.50 is: 3,718.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.52 : 6,610.64 = 2,694.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.52/6,610.64 = 2,694.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.52x = 6,610.64 × 2,694.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.52x = 17,812,369.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,812,369.48/4,790.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.25

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