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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,794.14, 6,615.88 and 2,804.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,794.14, 6,615.88 and 2,804.29 is: 3,869.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,794.14 : 6,615.88 = 2,804.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,794.14/6,615.88 = 2,804.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,794.14x = 6,615.88 × 2,804.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,794.14x = 18,552,822.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,552,822.57/4,794.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.89

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