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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.58, 6,610.94 and 2,666.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.58, 6,610.94 and 2,666.42 is: 3,679.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.58 : 6,610.94 = 2,666.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.58/6,610.94 = 2,666.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.58x = 6,610.94 × 2,666.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.58x = 17,627,542.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,627,542.63/4,790.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.63

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