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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,778.91, 6,594.95 and 2,683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,778.91, 6,594.95 and 2,683.04 is: 3,702.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,778.91 : 6,594.95 = 2,683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,778.91/6,594.95 = 2,683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,778.91x = 6,594.95 × 2,683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,778.91x = 17,694,514.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,694,514.65/4,778.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.63

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