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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.83, 6,611.33 and 2,694.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.83, 6,611.33 and 2,694.95 is: 3,719.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.83 : 6,611.33 = 2,694.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.83/6,611.33 = 2,694.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.83x = 6,611.33 × 2,694.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.83x = 17,817,200.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,817,200.41/4,790.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.03

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