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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,778.78, 6,594.77 and 2,654.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,778.78, 6,594.77 and 2,654.35 is: 3,663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,778.78 : 6,594.77 = 2,654.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,778.78/6,594.77 = 2,654.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,778.78x = 6,594.77 × 2,654.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,778.78x = 17,504,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,504,827.75/4,778.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.03

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