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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.63, 6,611.15 and 2,666.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.63, 6,611.15 and 2,666.33 is: 3,679.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.63 : 6,611.15 = 2,666.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.63/6,611.15 = 2,666.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.63x = 6,611.15 × 2,666.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.63x = 17,627,507.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,627,507.58/4,790.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.58

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