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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,771.80, 6,585.30 and 2,676.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,771.80, 6,585.30 and 2,676.06 is: 3,693.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,771.80 : 6,585.30 = 2,676.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,771.80/6,585.30 = 2,676.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,771.80x = 6,585.30 × 2,676.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,771.80x = 17,622,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622,657.92/4,771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.08

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