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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,794.32, 6,615.98 and 2,669.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,794.32, 6,615.98 and 2,669.94 is: 3,684.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,794.32 : 6,615.98 = 2,669.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,794.32/6,615.98 = 2,669.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,794.32x = 6,615.98 × 2,669.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,794.32x = 17,664,269.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,664,269.64/4,794.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.42

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