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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.64, 6,613.04 and 2,695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.64, 6,613.04 and 2,695.76 is: 3,720.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.64 : 6,613.04 = 2,695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.64/6,613.04 = 2,695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.64x = 6,613.04 × 2,695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.64x = 17,827,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,827,168.71/4,791.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.47

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