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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,778.80, 6,594.68 and 2,654.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,778.80, 6,594.68 and 2,654.34 is: 3,662.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,778.80 : 6,594.68 = 2,654.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,778.80/6,594.68 = 2,654.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,778.80x = 6,594.68 × 2,654.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,778.80x = 17,504,504.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,504,504.82/4,778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.95

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