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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.24, 6,611.86 and 2,666.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.24, 6,611.86 and 2,666.73 is: 3,680.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.24 : 6,611.86 = 2,666.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.24/6,611.86 = 2,666.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.24x = 6,611.86 × 2,666.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.24x = 17,632,048.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,632,048.61/4,791.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.06

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