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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,771.95, 6,585.36 and 2,676.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,771.95, 6,585.36 and 2,676.09 is: 3,693.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,771.95 : 6,585.36 = 2,676.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,771.95/6,585.36 = 2,676.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,771.95x = 6,585.36 × 2,676.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,771.95x = 17,623,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,623,016.04/4,771.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.04

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