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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,777.83, 6,593.67 and 2,653.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,777.83, 6,593.67 and 2,653.32 is: 3,661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,777.83 : 6,593.67 = 2,653.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,777.83/6,593.67 = 2,653.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,777.83x = 6,593.67 × 2,653.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,777.83x = 17,495,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,495,116.48/4,777.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.73

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