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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,770.70, 6,583.48 and 2,674.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,770.70, 6,583.48 and 2,674.82 is: 3,691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,770.70 : 6,583.48 = 2,674.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,770.70/6,583.48 = 2,674.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,770.70x = 6,583.48 × 2,674.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,770.70x = 17,609,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,609,633.75/4,770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.21

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