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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.53, 6,611.96 and 2,695.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.53, 6,611.96 and 2,695.25 is: 3,719.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.53 : 6,611.96 = 2,695.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.53/6,611.96 = 2,695.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.53x = 6,611.96 × 2,695.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.53x = 17,820,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,820,871.71/4,791.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.24

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