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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,792.95, 6,614.61 and 2,668.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,792.95, 6,614.61 and 2,668.65 is: 3,682.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,792.95 : 6,614.61 = 2,668.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,792.95/6,614.61 = 2,668.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,792.95x = 6,614.61 × 2,668.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,792.95x = 17,652,078.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,652,078.98/4,792.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.93

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