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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.41, 6,617.69 and 2,805.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.41, 6,617.69 and 2,805.58 is: 3,871.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.41 : 6,617.69 = 2,805.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.41/6,617.69 = 2,805.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.41x = 6,617.69 × 2,805.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.41x = 18,566,458.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,566,458.71/4,795.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.71

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