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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.62, 6,617.91 and 2,699.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.62, 6,617.91 and 2,699.73 is: 3,725.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.62 : 6,617.91 = 2,699.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.62/6,617.91 = 2,699.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.62x = 6,617.91 × 2,699.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.62x = 17,866,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,866,570.16/4,795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.60

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