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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.59, 6,432.88 and 2,748.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.59, 6,432.88 and 2,748.08 is: 3,793.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.59 : 6,432.88 = 2,748.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.59/6,432.88 = 2,748.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.59x = 6,432.88 × 2,748.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.59x = 17,678,068.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,678,068.87/4,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.10

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