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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,794.77, 6,616.78 and 2,698.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,794.77, 6,616.78 and 2,698.89 is: 3,724.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,794.77 : 6,616.78 = 2,698.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,794.77/6,616.78 = 2,698.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,794.77x = 6,616.78 × 2,698.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,794.77x = 17,857,961.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,857,961.37/4,794.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.47

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