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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,799.97, 6,623.67 and 2,675.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,799.97, 6,623.67 and 2,675.37 is: 3,691.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,799.97 : 6,623.67 = 2,675.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,799.97/6,623.67 = 2,675.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,799.97x = 6,623.67 × 2,675.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,799.97x = 17,720,768.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,720,768.01/4,799.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.85

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