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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.64, 6,617.73 and 2,671.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.64, 6,617.73 and 2,671.34 is: 3,686.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.64 : 6,617.73 = 2,671.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.64/6,617.73 = 2,671.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.64x = 6,617.73 × 2,671.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.64x = 17,678,206.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,678,206.86/4,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.31

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