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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,778.62, 6,594.45 and 2,682.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,778.62, 6,594.45 and 2,682.73 is: 3,702.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,778.62 : 6,594.45 = 2,682.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,778.62/6,594.45 = 2,682.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,778.62x = 6,594.45 × 2,682.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,778.62x = 17,691,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,691,128.85/4,778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.14

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