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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,794.51, 7,190.01 and 2,656.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,794.51, 7,190.01 and 2,656.89 is: 3,984.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,794.51 : 7,190.01 = 2,656.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,794.51/7,190.01 = 2,656.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,794.51x = 7,190.01 × 2,656.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,794.51x = 19,103,065.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,103,065.67/4,794.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.36

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