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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,773.65, 6,587.93 and 2,677.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,773.65, 6,587.93 and 2,677.91 is: 3,695.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,773.65 : 6,587.93 = 2,677.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,773.65/6,587.93 = 2,677.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,773.65x = 6,587.93 × 2,677.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,773.65x = 17,641,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,641,857.38/4,773.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.68

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