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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,770.92, 6,583.86 and 2,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,770.92, 6,583.86 and 2,675 is: 3,691.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,770.92 : 6,583.86 = 2,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,770.92/6,583.86 = 2,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,770.92x = 6,583.86 × 2,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,770.92x = 17,611,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,611,825.50/4,770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.49

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