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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,792.73, 6,613.80 and 2,668.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,792.73, 6,613.80 and 2,668.19 is: 3,682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,792.73 : 6,613.80 = 2,668.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,792.73/6,613.80 = 2,668.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,792.73x = 6,613.80 × 2,668.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,792.73x = 17,646,875.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,646,875.02/4,792.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.01

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