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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.44, 6,789.96 and 2,795.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.44, 6,789.96 and 2,795.94 is: 3,858.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.44 : 6,789.96 = 2,795.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.44/6,789.96 = 2,795.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.44x = 6,789.96 × 2,795.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.44x = 18,984,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,984,320.76/4,920.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.26

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