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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.76, 6,611.16 and 2,694.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.76, 6,611.16 and 2,694.88 is: 3,718.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.76 : 6,611.16 = 2,694.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.76/6,611.16 = 2,694.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.76x = 6,611.16 × 2,694.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.76x = 17,816,282.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,816,282.86/4,790.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.88

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