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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.98, 6,613.76 and 2,775.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.98, 6,613.76 and 2,775.47 is: 3,830.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.98 : 6,613.76 = 2,775.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.98/6,613.76 = 2,775.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.98x = 6,613.76 × 2,775.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.98x = 18,356,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,356,266.34/4,791.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.62

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