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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.61, 7,188.35 and 1,791.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.61, 7,188.35 and 1,791.59 is: 2,685.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.61 : 7,188.35 = 1,791.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.61/7,188.35 = 1,791.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.61x = 7,188.35 × 1,791.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.61x = 12,878,531.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,878,531.08/4,795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.49

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