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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,778.38, 6,593.94 and 2,654.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,778.38, 6,593.94 and 2,654.05 is: 3,662.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,778.38 : 6,593.94 = 2,654.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,778.38/6,593.94 = 2,654.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,778.38x = 6,593.94 × 2,654.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,778.38x = 17,500,613.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,500,613.49/4,778.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.46

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