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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,803.95, 6,629.45 and 2,595.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,803.95, 6,629.45 and 2,595.95 is: 3,582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,803.95 : 6,629.45 = 2,595.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,803.95/6,629.45 = 2,595.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,803.95x = 6,629.45 × 2,595.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,803.95x = 17,209,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209,674.60/4,803.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.40

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