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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,772.81, 6,586.52 and 2,676.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,772.81, 6,586.52 and 2,676.94 is: 3,694.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,772.81 : 6,586.52 = 2,676.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,772.81/6,586.52 = 2,676.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,772.81x = 6,586.52 × 2,676.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,772.81x = 17,631,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,631,689.00/4,772.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.19

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