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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,777.67, 6,592.39 and 2,652.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,777.67, 6,592.39 and 2,652.86 is: 3,660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,777.67 : 6,592.39 = 2,652.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,777.67/6,592.39 = 2,652.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,777.67x = 6,592.39 × 2,652.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,777.67x = 17,488,697.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,488,697.58/4,777.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.51

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