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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.67, 7,203.94 and 2,579.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.67, 7,203.94 and 2,579.97 is: 3,866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.67 : 7,203.94 = 2,579.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.67/7,203.94 = 2,579.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.67x = 7,203.94 × 2,579.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.67x = 18,585,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,585,949.08/4,806.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.70

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