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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.94, 6,591.40 and 2,680.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.94, 6,591.40 and 2,680.06 is: 3,698.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.94 : 6,591.40 = 2,680.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.94/6,591.40 = 2,680.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.94x = 6,591.40 × 2,680.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.94x = 17,665,347.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665,347.48/4,775.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.82

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