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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,777.39, 6,592.86 and 2,652.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,777.39, 6,592.86 and 2,652.97 is: 3,661.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,777.39 : 6,592.86 = 2,652.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,777.39/6,592.86 = 2,652.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,777.39x = 6,592.86 × 2,652.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,777.39x = 17,490,659.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,490,659.79/4,777.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.13

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