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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.48, 6,617.59 and 2,670.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.48, 6,617.59 and 2,670.94 is: 3,685.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.48 : 6,617.59 = 2,670.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.48/6,617.59 = 2,670.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.48x = 6,617.59 × 2,670.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.48x = 17,675,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,675,185.83/4,795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.80

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