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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.23, 6,617.46 and 2,670.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.23, 6,617.46 and 2,670.71 is: 3,685.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.23 : 6,617.46 = 2,670.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.23/6,617.46 = 2,670.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.23x = 6,617.46 × 2,670.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.23x = 17,673,293.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,673,293.52/4,795.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.60

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