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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.06, 6,618.99 and 2,806.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.06, 6,618.99 and 2,806.26 is: 3,873.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.06 : 6,618.99 = 2,806.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.06/6,618.99 = 2,806.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.06x = 6,618.99 × 2,806.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.06x = 18,574,573.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574,573.78/4,795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.69

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