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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.76, 6,612.54 and 2,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.76, 6,612.54 and 2,695.88 is: 3,720.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.76 : 6,612.54 = 2,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.76/6,612.54 = 2,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.76x = 6,612.54 × 2,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.76x = 17,826,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,826,614.34/4,791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.26

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