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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.36, 6,612.18 and 2,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.36, 6,612.18 and 2,667 is: 3,680.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.36 : 6,612.18 = 2,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.36/6,612.18 = 2,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.36x = 6,612.18 × 2,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.36x = 17,634,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,634,684.06/4,791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.52

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