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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.88, 6,618.92 and 2,700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.88, 6,618.92 and 2,700 is: 3,726.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.88 : 6,618.92 = 2,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.88/6,618.92 = 2,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.88x = 6,618.92 × 2,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.88x = 17,871,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,871,070.50/4,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.34

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