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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,778.82, 6,594.77 and 2,682.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,778.82, 6,594.77 and 2,682.94 is: 3,702.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,778.82 : 6,594.77 = 2,682.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,778.82/6,594.77 = 2,682.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,778.82x = 6,594.77 × 2,682.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,778.82x = 17,693,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,693,372.22/4,778.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.46

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