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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,777.46, 6,592.87 and 2,681.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,777.46, 6,592.87 and 2,681.59 is: 3,700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,777.46 : 6,592.87 = 2,681.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,777.46/6,592.87 = 2,681.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,777.46x = 6,592.87 × 2,681.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,777.46x = 17,679,374.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679,374.26/4,777.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.58

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