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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,797.65, 6,620.57 and 2,673.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,797.65, 6,620.57 and 2,673.13 is: 3,688.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,797.65 : 6,620.57 = 2,673.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,797.65/6,620.57 = 2,673.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,797.65x = 6,620.57 × 2,673.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,797.65x = 17,697,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,697,611.18/4,797.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.81

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