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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,794.80, 6,616.89 and 2,670.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,794.80, 6,616.89 and 2,670.41 is: 3,685.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,794.80 : 6,616.89 = 2,670.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,794.80/6,616.89 = 2,670.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,794.80x = 6,616.89 × 2,670.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,794.80x = 17,669,825.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,669,825.77/4,794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.21

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