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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.63, 6,611.67 and 2,695.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.63, 6,611.67 and 2,695.16 is: 3,719.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.63 : 6,611.67 = 2,695.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.63/6,611.67 = 2,695.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.63x = 6,611.67 × 2,695.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.63x = 17,819,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,819,475.46/4,790.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.66

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