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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.94, 6,611.40 and 2,695.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.94, 6,611.40 and 2,695.08 is: 3,719.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.94 : 6,611.40 = 2,695.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.94/6,611.40 = 2,695.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.94x = 6,611.40 × 2,695.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.94x = 17,818,251.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,818,251.91/4,790.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.16

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