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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,792.98, 6,614.28 and 2,668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,792.98, 6,614.28 and 2,668.48 is: 3,682.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,792.98 : 6,614.28 = 2,668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,792.98/6,614.28 = 2,668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,792.98x = 6,614.28 × 2,668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,792.98x = 17,650,073.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,650,073.89/4,792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.48

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