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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,772.46, 6,585.98 and 2,676.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,772.46, 6,585.98 and 2,676.59 is: 3,693.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,772.46 : 6,585.98 = 2,676.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,772.46/6,585.98 = 2,676.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,772.46x = 6,585.98 × 2,676.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,772.46x = 17,627,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,627,921.90/4,772.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.68

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