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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,799.68, 6,622.97 and 2,674.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,799.68, 6,622.97 and 2,674.69 is: 3,690.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,799.68 : 6,622.97 = 2,674.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,799.68/6,622.97 = 2,674.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,799.68x = 6,622.97 × 2,674.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,799.68x = 17,714,361.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,714,361.70/4,799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.74

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