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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,792.77, 6,614.33 and 2,697.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,792.77, 6,614.33 and 2,697.03 is: 3,722.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,792.77 : 6,614.33 = 2,697.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,792.77/6,614.33 = 2,697.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,792.77x = 6,614.33 × 2,697.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,792.77x = 17,839,032.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,839,032.95/4,792.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.07

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