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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,770.68, 6,583.57 and 2,646.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,770.68, 6,583.57 and 2,646.07 is: 3,651.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,770.68 : 6,583.57 = 2,646.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,770.68/6,583.57 = 2,646.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,770.68x = 6,583.57 × 2,646.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,770.68x = 17,420,560.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,420,560.27/4,770.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.58

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