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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,793.22, 6,614.74 and 2,668.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,793.22, 6,614.74 and 2,668.79 is: 3,682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,793.22 : 6,614.74 = 2,668.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,793.22/6,614.74 = 2,668.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,793.22x = 6,614.74 × 2,668.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,793.22x = 17,653,361.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,653,361.83/4,793.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.99

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