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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,796.91, 7,184.93 and 2,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,796.91, 7,184.93 and 2,601 is: 3,895.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,796.91 : 7,184.93 = 2,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,796.91/7,184.93 = 2,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,796.91x = 7,184.93 × 2,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,796.91x = 18,687,989.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,687,989.93/4,796.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.84

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