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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,777.91, 6,593.57 and 2,682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,777.91, 6,593.57 and 2,682.04 is: 3,701.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,777.91 : 6,593.57 = 2,682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,777.91/6,593.57 = 2,682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,777.91x = 6,593.57 × 2,682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,777.91x = 17,684,172.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,684,172.10/4,777.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.24

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