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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.71, 6,618.65 and 2,699.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.71, 6,618.65 and 2,699.79 is: 3,726.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.71 : 6,618.65 = 2,699.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.71/6,618.65 = 2,699.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.71x = 6,618.65 × 2,699.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.71x = 17,868,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,868,951.58/4,795.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.03

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