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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.70, 6,618.40 and 2,671.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.70, 6,618.40 and 2,671.62 is: 3,687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.70 : 6,618.40 = 2,671.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.70/6,618.40 = 2,671.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.70x = 6,618.40 × 2,671.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.70x = 17,681,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,681,849.81/4,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.02

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