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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,794.38, 6,616.34 and 2,670.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,794.38, 6,616.34 and 2,670.08 is: 3,684.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,794.38 : 6,616.34 = 2,670.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,794.38/6,616.34 = 2,670.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,794.38x = 6,616.34 × 2,670.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,794.38x = 17,666,110.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,666,110.68/4,794.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.76

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