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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,915.70, 7,371.59 and 1,794.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,915.70, 7,371.59 and 1,794.99 is: 2,691.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,915.70 : 7,371.59 = 1,794.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,915.70/7,371.59 = 1,794.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,915.70x = 7,371.59 × 1,794.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,915.70x = 13,231,921.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,231,921.36/4,915.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.77

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