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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.66, 6,611.06 and 2,666.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.66, 6,611.06 and 2,666.12 is: 3,679.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.66 : 6,611.06 = 2,666.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.66/6,611.06 = 2,666.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.66x = 6,611.06 × 2,666.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.66x = 17,625,879.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,625,879.29/4,790.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.22

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