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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,794.73, 6,615.18 and 2,698.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,794.73, 6,615.18 and 2,698.45 is: 3,722.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,794.73 : 6,615.18 = 2,698.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,794.73/6,615.18 = 2,698.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,794.73x = 6,615.18 × 2,698.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,794.73x = 17,850,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,850,715.93/4,794.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.99

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