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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,798.70, 6,622.61 and 2,703.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,798.70, 6,622.61 and 2,703.23 is: 3,730.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,798.70 : 6,622.61 = 2,703.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,798.70/6,622.61 = 2,703.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,798.70x = 6,622.61 × 2,703.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,798.70x = 17,902,391.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,902,391.40/4,798.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.68

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