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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,778.63, 6,594.49 and 2,654.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,778.63, 6,594.49 and 2,654.47 is: 3,663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,778.63 : 6,594.49 = 2,654.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,778.63/6,594.49 = 2,654.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,778.63x = 6,594.49 × 2,654.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,778.63x = 17,504,875.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,504,875.87/4,778.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.16

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