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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,778.70, 6,594.56 and 2,682.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,778.70, 6,594.56 and 2,682.82 is: 3,702.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,778.70 : 6,594.56 = 2,682.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,778.70/6,594.56 = 2,682.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,778.70x = 6,594.56 × 2,682.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,778.70x = 17,692,037.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,692,037.44/4,778.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.27

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