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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.48, 6,611.99 and 2,695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.48, 6,611.99 and 2,695.74 is: 3,719.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.48 : 6,611.99 = 2,695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.48/6,611.99 = 2,695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.48x = 6,611.99 × 2,695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.48x = 17,824,205.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,824,205.92/4,791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.98

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