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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,796.68, 6,619.08 and 2,672.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,796.68, 6,619.08 and 2,672.14 is: 3,687.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,796.68 : 6,619.08 = 2,672.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,796.68/6,619.08 = 2,672.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,796.68x = 6,619.08 × 2,672.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,796.68x = 17,687,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,687,108.43/4,796.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.36

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