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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,794.91, 6,615.97 and 2,805.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,794.91, 6,615.97 and 2,805.07 is: 3,870.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,794.91 : 6,615.97 = 2,805.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,794.91/6,615.97 = 2,805.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,794.91x = 6,615.97 × 2,805.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,794.91x = 18,558,258.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,558,258.97/4,794.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.41

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