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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,794.47, 6,615.59 and 2,669.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,794.47, 6,615.59 and 2,669.97 is: 3,684.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,794.47 : 6,615.59 = 2,669.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,794.47/6,615.59 = 2,669.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,794.47x = 6,615.59 × 2,669.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,794.47x = 17,663,426.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,663,426.83/4,794.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.13

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