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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,799.85, 6,622.99 and 2,674.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,799.85, 6,622.99 and 2,674.91 is: 3,690.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,799.85 : 6,622.99 = 2,674.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,799.85/6,622.99 = 2,674.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,799.85x = 6,622.99 × 2,674.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,799.85x = 17,715,907.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,715,907.04/4,799.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.93

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