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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,797.33, 6,618.74 and 2,806.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,797.33, 6,618.74 and 2,806.49 is: 3,872.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,797.33 : 6,618.74 = 2,806.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,797.33/6,618.74 = 2,806.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,797.33x = 6,618.74 × 2,806.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,797.33x = 18,575,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,575,380.50/4,797.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.02

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