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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,794.08, 6,615.80 and 2,698.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,794.08, 6,615.80 and 2,698.20 is: 3,723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,794.08 : 6,615.80 = 2,698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,794.08/6,615.80 = 2,698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,794.08x = 6,615.80 × 2,698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,794.08x = 17,850,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,850,751.56/4,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.50

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