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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.27, 6,990.44 and 2,583.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.27, 6,990.44 and 2,583.63 is: 3,873.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.27 : 6,990.44 = 2,583.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.27/6,990.44 = 2,583.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.27x = 6,990.44 × 2,583.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.27x = 18,060,697.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,060,697.58/4,662.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.80

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