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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.06, 6,611.13 and 2,695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.06, 6,611.13 and 2,695.14 is: 3,718.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.06 : 6,611.13 = 2,695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.06/6,611.13 = 2,695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.06x = 6,611.13 × 2,695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.06x = 17,817,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,817,920.91/4,791.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.99

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