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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,779.68, 6,594.48 and 2,683.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,779.68, 6,594.48 and 2,683.76 is: 3,702.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,779.68 : 6,594.48 = 2,683.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,779.68/6,594.48 = 2,683.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,779.68x = 6,594.48 × 2,683.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,779.68x = 17,698,001.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,698,001.64/4,779.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.76

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