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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,793.91, 6,613.46 and 2,803.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,793.91, 6,613.46 and 2,803.59 is: 3,867.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,793.91 : 6,613.46 = 2,803.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,793.91/6,613.46 = 2,803.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,793.91x = 6,613.46 × 2,803.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,793.91x = 18,541,430.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,541,430.32/4,793.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.71

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