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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,792.58, 6,614.69 and 2,803.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,792.58, 6,614.69 and 2,803.33 is: 3,869.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,792.58 : 6,614.69 = 2,803.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,792.58/6,614.69 = 2,803.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,792.58x = 6,614.69 × 2,803.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,792.58x = 18,543,158.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,543,158.92/4,792.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.14

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