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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.54, 6,611.96 and 2,695.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.54, 6,611.96 and 2,695.26 is: 3,719.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.54 : 6,611.96 = 2,695.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.54/6,611.96 = 2,695.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.54x = 6,611.96 × 2,695.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.54x = 17,820,951.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,820,951.31/4,791.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.25

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