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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,778.46, 6,594.84 and 2,682.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,778.46, 6,594.84 and 2,682.59 is: 3,702.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,778.46 : 6,594.84 = 2,682.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,778.46/6,594.84 = 2,682.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,778.46x = 6,594.84 × 2,682.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,778.46x = 17,691,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,691,218.86/4,778.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.28

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