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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,778.94, 6,594.84 and 2,683.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,778.94, 6,594.84 and 2,683.07 is: 3,702.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,778.94 : 6,594.84 = 2,683.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,778.94/6,594.84 = 2,683.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,778.94x = 6,594.84 × 2,683.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,778.94x = 17,694,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,694,384.38/4,778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.58

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