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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,797, 6,619.68 and 2,672.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,797, 6,619.68 and 2,672.44 is: 3,687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,797 : 6,619.68 = 2,672.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,797/6,619.68 = 2,672.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,797x = 6,619.68 × 2,672.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,797x = 17,690,697.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,690,697.62/4,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.87

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